Listening to Alaska Lecture Series
Join the University of Alaska Museum of the North and the Geophysical Institute for an exciting premiere of the new 17-minute film “Listening to Alaska” at the Walt & Marita Babula Planetarium, paired with a talk and Q&A with a scientist on one of the topics featured in the film.
Tickets for a "Listening to Alaska" premiere event are $16 for adults, $12 for youth (17 and under)/UA faculty, staff and students, and $8 for museum members. Tickets are available for purchase at the museum, in person only, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Planetarium capacity is limited to 65 people, so please consider purchasing your tickets in advance of the show to ensure you get a seat! You may also purchase tickets at the door.
This series is in-person only. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. All remaining presentations in the series are on Wednesdays starting at 7 PM:
- Oct. 14: Launching Rockets at Poker Flat, Don Hampton
- Oct. 28: Permafrost, Dmitry Nicolsky & Colby Wright
- Nov. 4: Paleontology, Patrick Druckenmiller
- Nov. 11: Archaeology/Ethnology & Bus 142, Angela Linn & Josh Reuther
Science for Alaska Lecture Series
The Science for Alaska Lecture Series is one of the largest public outreach efforts undertaken each year by the Geophysical Institute at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, now celebrating over 30 years of free public science talks. Join fellow science enthusiasts for a free, all-ages event each week in the spring – now with options for virtual participation.
Read about Science for Alaska and watch past engaging science talks.
Download the Science for Alaska 2026 poster.