October museum programs explore bats

Explore bats and make bat crafts at family programs this month.
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Explore bats and make bat crafts at family programs this month.

The Â鶹¹ÙÍø Museum of the North is exploring bats during hands-on programs in October.

Families are invited to drop in with children 5 and younger at Early Explorers on Friday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m.-noon. Create and discover with hands-on activities in the Creativity Lab and explore the galleries.

Junior Curators, designed for children 6 and older with an adult, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 2-4 p.m. Drop in for activities and a themed scavenger hunt.

These programs are included with admission and are free for members.

For more information about museum events, visit the website at or call 907-474-7505.

ADDITIONAL CONTACT: Jennifer Arseneau, education and public programs manager, 907-474-6948, ua-museum@alaska.edu