Family Days
Next Family Day
April's Family Day will be in conjunction with
the Planetarium Grand Opening!
Saturday, April 25, 2026
11 am - 4 pm
Join us for an out-of-this-world experience! Be among the first to experience North America’s northernmost planetarium. Enjoy a guided tour of the Alaska night sky and preview immersive fulldome shows. Discover space through hands-on activities, explore galleries with a scavenger hunt, and more!
Free admission.
Planetarium seating is first come, first served.
Hands-on science, culture, history, and art!
Family Days allow the whole family to connect with the museum! Enjoy hands-on activities, including crafts, games, and experiments. Meet curators and other experts. See and touch museum specimens. Explore the galleries.Family Days are designed to engage the whole family in exploring, investigating, and having fun. All ages are welcome! Guests 17 and under are FREE on Family Days, and parking is always free on weekends!
Museum Family Days are proudly presented by TOTE.
Learn more about Family Days!
Virtual Family Days feature video interviews with experts, how-to craft videos, and hands-on activities designed to do at home.
Curious about what happens at a Family Day? See pictures and read about past Family Day themes, guests, and activities!