Special Events and Exhibits

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE MUSEUM 2010

Please contact the museum at 373-9071 for more information about any events or exhibits.  Remember: Fridays are always FREE for Mat-Su Borough Residents with Valid ID.

SUMMER 2010 EVENTS

Aviation in Alaska
August 27 - September 25, 2010

Second Saturday Event
Saturday, September 11, 2010
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Complimentary Admission and refreshments

FALL 2010 EVENTS

Brassieres to Nowhere: Breast Cancer Awareness Exhibit
October 1 - 29, 2010
Bra-inspired art created by local artists honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Click here for additional information and entry form.
Museum is open Wednesday through Friday 9am - 5pm.
Admission is charged.

Second Saturday Event
Saturday, October 9, 2010
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Complimentary Admission and refreshments

Alaska Positive 2010
November 1 - December 30, 2010
View this year's entries and award winning photography.
Museum is open Wednesday through Friday 9am - 5pm.
Admission is charged.

Second Saturday Event
Saturday, November 13, 2010
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Complimentary Admission and refreshments

HOLIDAY 2010 EVENTS

ANNUAL WASILLA COMMUNITY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
Saturday, December 4, 2010
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Live performances, hayrides around the town site, hot cocoa and cookies, 12x12 Days of Christmas Art Exhibit, Gingerbread House exhibit and children's activities.  Don't be left out in the cold, celebrate with us!

ANNUAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Entries due to museum no later than Friday December 3, 2010


CIDER DAYS
Monday, December 6, 2010 through Friday, December 10, 2010
Noon - 4:00 pm daily
Stop by the Museum Shop and look for great bargins for the holidays

12x12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS ART EXHIBIT
Saturday, December 4 - Thursday, December 23, 2010
Community Art Exhibit.  Wednesdays through Fridays 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

GINGERBREAD HOUSE EXHIBIT
Monday December 6, 2009 through Friday December 10, 2010
Noon-4:00 pm daily

WINTER 2011 EVENTS

MUSEUM CLOSED
December 24, 2010 - February 8, 2011
The Museum will be closed to the public between Friday, December 24, 2010 and Tuesday, February 8, 2011 for cleaning, inventory and exhibit construction.  If you have any questions, please contact the museum at 907.373-9071. 

Iditarod Art Exhibit 2011
February 25 - March 25, 2011
Wednesdays through Fridays 9:00 am - 5:00 pm