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Open House

Held annually in the spring, this event provides visitors with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum’s Collections Facility.

 

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Museum @ the Library/Union

Held in the area public libraries and the UA Student Union, these informal pop-up events feature a small selection of museum objects based on a particular topic.

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MuseZEN

MuseZEN events are opportunities for UA students to take a break from studying, channel your inner creativity, and hang with friends! Held 1-2 times per fall and spring semester.

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Space Night

December 1st, 2023

2 – 4:45pm

Did you know that there are meteorites in the U of A Museum’s collections, including one that fell right here in Fayetteville? On December 1st from 2 – 4:45 pm, you can see them for yourself at Space Night!

Join us and our partners, the UARK Space Hogs, for an evening of cosmic fun and exploration. You’ll have the chance to:

  • Take a journey through the cosmos in a mobile planetarium
  • See space-related artifacts up close, including meteorites, a campus computer that used to control a telescope, and more
  • Learn about space exploration and research from the experts

Space Night is a free event open to the general public. This event will be on December 1st, 2 – 4:45 pm at the U of A Museum, 2471 N Hatch Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72704.

Free parking is available on-site. Razorback Transit route #21/gray stops in front of the building.

The Space Hogs will have a mobile planetarium offering informal 15-minute presentations throughout the event. Space Night is a great opportunity to learn about space exploration and research in a fun and interactive way. You’ll have the chance to see rare and fascinating space artifacts up close. 

Don’t miss out on this out-of-this-world event!  RSVP for Space Night today and get ready for a cosmic adventure!

For more info visit here or reach out to Laurel Lamb, Museum Curator at lalamb@uark.edu.