Molly of Denali high-fives a child at the Heard Museum

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Free Family Summer Saturday: Meet Molly!

The Heard Museum is the Coolest Place to Be This Summer

Meet Molly from Molly of Denali in-person, take a photo together, join in on a dance party (starting at 11:30 a.m.), and enjoy a day of discovery inspired by the adventures of Molly and her friends during the Heard Museum’s Free Family Summer Saturday this July.

Get Creative with Art Activities Inspired by Alaska

🐧 Make a puffin using a paper plate
❄️ Create a frosty fidget spinner
🌌 Design a Northern Lights lantern
🌟 And more to explore!

Don’t miss the special Alaska edition of our Heardlings Family Map and be sure to stop at activity stations throughout the museum for even more ways to play, create, and explore together.

Make your visit extra special by exploring Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure* — a hands-on family experience that brings Alaska’s stories, landscapes, and traditions to life in engaging and interactive ways. While you’re here, visit the Café and Cantina for a menu inspired by the north, featuring items like blueberry milk, smoked salmon, Alaska fish & chips, and more. Don’t forget to stop by Books & More to browse merchandise and take home a new furry, plush friend.

*Add-on experience fee required for entry to Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure in Steele Auditorium.

Adult: $10
Senior (65+): $7
Military: $7
Student (with ID): $5
Children (6-17): $5

Add-on experience fee can be paid at the door. Click here to learn more about Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure.

Made possible at the Heard Museum thanks to:

  • Presenting Sponsors

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  • Opening Weekend Presenting Partner

  • Supporting Sponsors

  • Youth & Family Programming Sponsors

  • Youth & Family Programming Sponsors