University of Alaska Museum of the North
Top-rated visitor attraction, thriving research center, favorite field trip for Fairbanks youth. All this, and a beautiful building, too.
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Location:
Fairbanks, AK, 99775
Phone:
907-474-7505
Mon - Sat:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
 
University of Alaska Museum of the North

University of Alaska Museum of the North Join us Thursday evening for a free lecture by special exhibit guest Annie Duffy, who will talk about the development of the special exhibit "Ascension: Exploring the Art of Denali" and the park's artist-in-residence program.

Location:University of Alaska Museum of the North
Time:7:00PM Thursday, November 19th
University of Alaska Museum of the North

University of Alaska Museum of the North SHOP LOCAL: Just got word that we'll have Sarah Palin's memoir, Going Rogue: An American Life, at the Museum Store on Tuesday when the book is released nationally. Fairbanksans, get your copy here and support the museum's exhibits, research and education programs at the same time.

University of Alaska Museum of the North

University of Alaska Museum of the North Join us Saturday for the museum's 15th annual military appreciation family day. Free admission all day with special activities from noon to 4 p.m.

Location:University of Alaska Museum of the North
Time:12:00PM Saturday, November 14th
Shanny Marie
Shanny Marie
that's awesome
November 11 at 7:33pm
University of Alaska Museum of the North

University of Alaska Museum of the North Visitors donated more than 450 pounds of food for the Fairbanks Community Food Bank at the Halloween event this year. Thanks for all the contributions!

University of Alaska Museum of the North

University of Alaska Museum of the North Photos from the museum's Halloween event last Friday. Did you join us? Take pictures? Please add them to the event page or as a fan photo.

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Sarah Swift Masterman
Sarah Swift Masterman
I have been asked by my son to find out if that is an asian or an african elephant skull. We forgot to ask when we were there.
November 2 at 10:18pm
Brandy
Brandy
It is a juvenile Asian elephant, from Cambodia.
November 3 at 10:31am
Pamela Jo Perry McCracken

Pamela Jo Perry McCracken Derek Sikes and Tom McCracken having fun at Halloween at the museum.

University of Alaska Museum of the North
University of Alaska Museum of the North
Thanks for posting, PJ! Museum Halloween pics will be online shortly...
November 2 at 3:12pm
Pamela Jo Perry McCracken
Pamela Jo Perry McCracken
Feel free to move it over to Picasa. I just thought Derek looked too priceless not to post.
November 2 at 3:24pm
Derek
Derek
Thanks PJ!
November 2 at 3:27pm
Robert Avila Hartshorn
Robert Avila Hartshorn
University of Alaska Museum of the North
University of Alaska Museum of the North
These are great, Robert - thanks for sharing them!
October 28 at 1:25pm
Robert Avila Hartshorn
October 28 at 1:33pm
University of Alaska Museum of the North

University of Alaska Museum of the North is looking forward to seeing all the kids in their Halloween costumes here at the museum on Friday. Join us!

Location:University of Alaska Museum of the North
Time:4:00PM Friday, October 30th
University of Alaska Museum of the North

University of Alaska Museum of the North Museum exhibit designer Wanda Chin is retiring after 30 years at the museum. Join us to celebrate her longtime commitment to the museum and her dedication to the arts in Fairbanks.

This event will be a potluck dinner. Please bring a dish or beverage to share.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Andrew Quainton at 474-6939 or email acquainton@alaska.edu.

Time:5:30PM Tuesday, November 3rd
Location:University of Alaska Museum of the North
Bill Neff
Bill Neff
Congratulations Wanda!!! From your former exhibits student assistant, Bill Neff, 1989 -1991.
Yesterday at 2:53pm
University of Alaska Museum of the North

University of Alaska Museum of the North Longtime exhibit exhibit designer Wanda Chin is retiring after 30 years at the museum. Tonight, she'll be honored by Governor Parnell with the arts advocacy award.

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After 30 years at the University of Alaska Museum of the North, exhibit designer Wanda Chin plans to retire at the end of October.
Steven E. Linn
Steven E. Linn
Congratulations on your award and your coming retirement, Wanda. Angie will really miss having you at the museum and in Fairbanks. However, retirement is wonderful and more so since you and Terry will be able to enjoy it together. Best wishes from both of us in Iowa (P).
October 22 at 4:46pm
University of Alaska Museum of the North

University of Alaska Museum of the North Tuesday, 5 to 7 pm: come meet new museum director Carol Diebel and help us welcome her to Fairbanks.

Location:University of Alaska Museum of the North
Time:5:00PM Tuesday, October 20th
University of Alaska Museum of the North

University of Alaska Museum of the North Museum lecture this Thursday: ethnology/history collection manager Angela Linn talks about how today's additions to the collections become tomorrow's history. Join us!

Location:University of Alaska Museum of the North
Time:7:00PM Thursday, October 15th
Beth Buckingham
Beth Buckingham
Cool! Wish I could attend. You will ROCK!
October 13 at 5:27pm
Shanny Marie
Shanny Marie
Wish I was there!!!
October 13 at 7:36pm
Kathi Mitchell Linn
Kathi Mitchell Linn
This is so cool! That's my niece everyone!
October 13 at 8:00pm
University of Alaska Museum of the North

University of Alaska Museum of the North Opening tomorrow in the special exhibits gallery -- "Ascension: Exploring the Art of Denali" features work by Denali National Park & Preserve's artists-in-residence. Read the article in today's News-Miner, then come see the exhibit. http://newsminer.com/news/2009/oct/09/exhibit-puts-denali-artists-work-display-outside-p/

newsminer.com
Imagine spending 10 days in the shadow of North America’s highest mountain with the sole task of capturing the view and your experience on paper or canvas, in clay or through some other material.
University of Alaska Museum of the North

University of Alaska Museum of the North welcomes Carol Diebel as the new museum director. Today is her first day. Join us on Tuesday 10/20 from 5 to 7 for a community meet-and-greet.

October 1 at 11:43am
Annette McDonald
October 1 at 1:04pm