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As a VENUE: Host your event…

The University of Alaska Museum of the North offers a beautiful venue for your party, reception or presentation. Experience all of Alaska right here in Fairbanks! Located on the West Ridge of the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus, the museum overlooks the splendor of the Alaska Range during the day and twinkling city lights at night. Enjoy exclusive use of the museum’s galleries during your after-hours events. We can accommodate: * stand-up receptions * small dinners * lectures, and * presentations. All event facilities are wheelchair accessible and parking is free and conveniently located behind the museum. Winter plug-ins are available.

Support the University of Alaska Museum of the North… by simply booking your next special occasion here:

https://www.uaf.edu/museum/plan-your-visit/events/book-an-event/index.php

As a SHOP: Discover unique gifts…

The Museum Store is open during your event and features a variety of items related to Alaska and the Museum collections, including books, jewelry and hand-made Alaska Native art. All proceeds support the museum programs. Merchandise is cataloged within these collections: * Alaska Native Art * Bus 142 Merchandise * Magnets * Apparel * Books & Media * Jewelry * Kids * Kitchen & Bath * Stationery, and * Art & Décor.

Support the University of Alaska Museum of the North… by simply purchasing your specialty merchandise here:

https://shop.museum.uaf.edu/

As an EATERY: Food for thought…

During your visit at UAMN, stop by the North Museum Café for a bite to eat and pair it with a beverage featuring some of Fairbanks’ local vendors like Little Owl Cafe’ and North Pole Coffee Roasting Company. All foods are prepared on campus by UAF’s dining services. Menu includes: * breakfast * lunch * snacks, and * baked goods!

Support the University of Alaska Museum of the North… by simply dining here:

https://www.uaf.edu/museum/plan-your-visit/cafe/

Be a DONOR: Show that you care…

Membership

Join the museum’s membership program! Get FREE admission for the entire year and benefits that fit your family. Explore our galleries, exhibits, and programs. Enroll in the UAMN CURIOSITY CLUB, our activity-packed club for kids. Membership at specified levels are offered: * Individual * Dual * Family, and * Family Plus. Gift memberships are encouraged.

Donations

We need your help to care for Alaska’s treasures, provide educational programs, and create exhibits that connect the public with Alaska’s science, arts, history, and cultures. Gifts to our Annual Fund support the museum’s most immediate needs. You may also choose to help a specific museum collection or program. Every gift makes a difference. Gifts to the museum’s annual fund provide the means to offer hands-on programs for children and adults, help scientists and students address real-world problems through meaningful research, and build exhibits for as many as 90,000 visitors each year.

Specified Categories include: * One-Time Gift * Business * Matching, and * Anonymous.
Specified Donor Levels are: * Museum Supporter * Museum Advocate * Museum Patron * Collectors Circle, and * Curators Society.
Making a gift through your IRA: This is a great way to invest in Alaska’s future if you are over 70 ½ years old and have an IRA.
Donation of Stock: Another way to support the education, curatorial, and research work at the museum.
Restricted Giving: Offers the opportunity for you to designate your gift for specific areas at the museum. The following areas accept designated gifts:
- Museum Unrestricted Annual Fund
- Museum Archaeology
- Museum Earth Sciences/Dinosaurs
- Museum Education and Public Programs
- Museum Entomology/Insects
- Museum Ethnology and History
- Museum Exhibits
- Museum Film Center
- Museum Fine Arts
- Museum Fishes and Marine Invertebrates
- Museum Genomic Resources
- Museum Herbarium
- Museum Mammals
- Museum Ornithology/Birds
- Special Project: Gallery of Alaska
Volunteer: Museum programs are brought to you by museum educators and members of the Fairbanks community, who volunteer to teach school children, guide tours, and help during special events. Nurture your passion for science, history, culture, and art. Volunteer with us to share the joys of discovery and curiosity.