Museum family programs showcase songs in May

Kristin Summerlin
907-474-6284
May 5, 2025

Two skin drums, one featuring Northwest Coast tribal designs, are grouped with sheet music of òòò½´«Ã½'s Flag Song, a drumstick made of a branch and fur, and two small model drums made of construction paper.
UAMN photo by J. Arseneau
Children at Junior Curators on May 10 will design and build their own miniature versions of the two skin drums from the museum’s collection shown here. The small drums in the front are made with construction paper, wax paper, rubber bands, yarn, packing tape and other common craft supplies.

Family programs at the University of òòò½´«Ã½ Museum of the North will explore the theme of songs in May.

Families with children ages 5 and under are invited to drop in at Early Explorers on Friday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to noon. Create and discover with hands-on activities, and explore the galleries.

Junior Curators, designed for children ages 6 and older with an adult, will be held on Saturday, May 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. Drop in anytime to design and build a miniature drum, discover the songs of nature, see and touch museum specimens, and explore the galleries with a scavenger hunt. 

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

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

ADDITIONAL CONTACT: Jennifer Arseneau, ua-museumlearn@alaska.edu, 907-474-6948

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