4.5University of Alaska Museum of the North(2.602 reviews) - Fascinating eclectic museum Saturday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries • Natural History Museums
The University of Alaska Museum of the North is a thriving visitor attraction, a vital component of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and the only research and teaching museum in Alaska. The museum’s research collections – 2.5 million artifacts and specimens – represent millions of years of biological diversity and thousands of years of cultural traditions in the North. Museum store and cafe on site. UAMN summer hours are 7 days a week, from 6 AM - 7 PM. Admission sales/doors close at 6:30 PM. Hours are Subject to Change.See more..
The Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center is a partnership between the US Fish and Wildlife Service's Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge and the Kachemak Bay Research Reserve. Built in 2003 as a resource for the community and visitors to Homer, Alaska, the building houses interpretive and interactive exhibits and displays describing the important work and research of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge and the Kachemak Bay Research Reserve.Located at 95 Sterling Highway, there are opportunities to enjoy the exhibit hall, informative videos, regular educational programming, and Ranger/Naturalist-led walks and presentations.The Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center is your window to the largest seabird refuge in the world, with all of the natural wonders of Kachemak Bay right outside its doors!See more..
4.5Alaska State Museum(593 reviews) - Excellent museum Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • History Museums
The Alaska State Museum is located at the Fr. Andrew P. Kashevaroff (APK) building in downtown Juneau. Visit us for a uniquely comprehensive view of Alaska’s history and diverse cultures including fine art, mining, fishing, forestry, tourism, Russia-America, and World War II. There is a room with a climb-aboard replica of an early sailing ship and fun activities for all ages. Museum admission is $9 for adults 19 to 64, $8 for seniors 65 and older, and youth up to 18 years old are free.See more..
4.5Totem Heritage Center(544 reviews) - Excellent museum---well worth a visit! Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • History Museums
The Totem Heritage Center was established in 1976 to house and preserve endangered 19th century totem poles retrieved from uninhabited Tlingit and Haida village sites near Ketchikan and to preserve and promote Native artistic and cultural traditions through traditional classes. The Center is home to 33 authentic poles, numerous historic images, and Native art works. Educational and interpretive tours are available.See more..
4.5Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies(335 reviews) - Inspiration Ridge Guided Tour Nature & Wildlife Areas • Educational sites • History Museums
This environmental education center offers natural history day tours for all ages that range from the boreal forest of the 104 acre Wynn Nature Center on the north side of Kachemak Bay to the south There, in Peterson Bay guests explore tidepools, a rainforest and an archaeology site. Kayaking and overnight Yurt stays may also be added.The experienced hiker can also choose from guided hikes of varying difficulty.At the Homer Harbor, discover the world beneath your feet on a Creatures of the Dock Tour!!Where else can you see a seastar and a moose all in one day... personal, hands-on experience for all!See more..
We had seen the little museum as we walked around the town and decided it would be a good thing to do the next day which was forecast to be rainy. We are so glad we did. The woman at the desk was friendly and inviting and explained there were several films to see in the various parts of the museum. There are also several small cabins around town that are part of the museum which were actual living quarters of early residents. Besides all the locally collected artifacts in the museum which include everything from housewares to sleds to climbing equipment, there were two videos. One was on the building of the Alaska Railway and the other on climbing Denali. Both were well done and informative. If you want to get a feel for an Alaskan settlement and the lure and exploration of this wilderness area, this little gem of a museum should appeal.See more..
4.5Southeast Alaska Discovery Center(271 reviews) - Surprisingly good! Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Visitor Centers • Natural History Museums • History Museums
The Southeast Alaska Discovery Center is the gateway to the Tongass National Forest. Located just one block from the cruise ship docks in downtown Ketchikan, you can explore the amazing ecology of the coastal rainforest, connect with the rich cultures of the region's native peoples, discover how people earn a living from the forest, enjoy Junior Ranger activities with your kids and experience Alaska's rainforest from the comfort of our theatre through a variety of award-winning films. Wi-fi access is included with admission, and kids can play the Agents of Discovery augmented-reality game in the museum to sleuth out the truth about the TongassSee more..
The Alaska Aviation Museum is located in the heart of Alaska aviation. It sits on the south shore of Lake Hood, the busiest seaplane base in the world, with more than 87,000 takeoffs and landings per year. A half-mile away is Ted Stevens International Airport, the air crossroads of the world. You can watch takeoffs and landings right from the museum. The museum presents one of the finest displays of Alaskan aviation history with many interactive displays, memorabilia, photographs, films and artifacts from personal collections of Alaska's pioneer aviators.See more..
The history and rich culture of Skagway are featured in its most treasured artifacts, mementos, photographs and historical records dating from the early 1900s.See more..
4.5Valdez Museum & Historical Archive(195 reviews) - 2 for the price of one Saturday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
The Valdez Museum preserves and presents the heritage and culture of Valdez, the Copper River Basin, and Prince William Sound.See more..
4.0Tongass Historical Museum(157 reviews) - Well organized exhibits in a building overlooking Ketchikan Creek. Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM History Museums
The Tongass Historical Museum at 629 Dock Street, is just a 10 minute walk from where the cruise ships dock The Museum’s location, alongside and overlooking Ketchikan Creek, where salmon begin their journey upstream to spawn and die, is meant to convey that we are part of a circle of life much larger than any of us. There’s a subtle genius to the way colored panels are used to organize the museum’s exhibits. Salmon (of course!)-colored interpretive signs describe each exhibit’s central theme. Panels with white text on a green background present photos, examples, and explanations of each theme. Finally, lighter green-gray panels present supportive quotations to ground each exhibit in the experience of individuals (often local). It’s like a color-coded outline to each exhibit. Admission is $6/18+, $5/senior, 17 and below are free.See more..
4.0Juneau-Douglas City Museum(134 reviews) - A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Historic Juneau Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums • History Museums
Please note: Local COVID status may change our operating hours, programs, and tours. Call the museum for updates. Located in the heart of Juneau's historic downtown district, the City Museum is easily accessible by foot. We feature exhibits relating to local history, art and culture and are open to the public year round: Offering weekly guided historic downtown walking tours from May through September, led by volunteers who reside in Juneau. Our enthusiastic tour guides provide local color, experience and stories, making your tour a one-of-a-kind experience. Offering weekly free Capitol tours May through September. Offering monthly programs and education tours October through April.See more..
4.5Seward Community Library & Museum(108 reviews) - Excellent little museum Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Libraries • History Museums
The Seward Community Library & Museum, a nonprofit department of the City of Seward, is a unique combined public library, local history museum, archives and community center. We offer free 24/7 WiFi, public access computers, many public services, meeting rooms, and spaces for people to read, play and learn. Winter Library Hours: Tues-Sat, 11am-8pm. Winter Museum Hours: Fri-Sat, Noon-5pm, free winter admission. Summer Hours: Mid-May to mid-Sept. Summer Library Hours: Opens at 10am. Summer Museum Hours: Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm with $4 admission for ages 13 . Summer Movie@2 Program: Iditarod National Historic Trail: A History and Waves Over Seward, Tues-Sat, 2-3pm, $4 suggested donation. Lost photo IDs, keys, cell phones, computers and devices will be turned into the Seward Police Dispatch after closing.See more..
4.5Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center(81 reviews) - Nice and interesting museum! Saturday: Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums • History Museums
This educational institution of the Haines Borough collects, preserves and interprets the history, art and unique blending of diverse cultures within the Chilkat Valley.See more..
4.5Alutiiq Museum(80 reviews) - Start your museum tours here Saturday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour History Museums
The Alutiiq Museum preserves and shares the heritage and culture of the Alutiiq people. We are a small, but Nationally-accredited Alaska Native-run museum, archaeological repository, and culture center. Our gallery features exhibits telling the Alutiiq story - the incredible history of the Indigenous, coastal Alaska Native people of the stormy Gulf of Alaska. The Alutiiq Museum Store features an unexpectedly rich offering of authentic Alaska Native art and jewelry, that supports the work of artists from around the archipelago. Our educational programs explore traditional and contemporary Alutiiq arts and skills, and they are open to everyone. We are committed to creating respect and enthusiasm for Alutiiq culture among people of all heritages. Takina! You should Come!See more..
Fascinating display of gold rush memorabilia.See more..
5.0Soldotna Historical Society & Museum(56 reviews) - Delightful Surprise Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • History Museums
Soldotna Historical Museum, located on Centennial Park Rd, features a wildlife museum and historic log village. Among the log buildings is the last territorial school built in 1958, where students studied by the light of gas lanterns, still hanging in the school. Soldotna's founding settlers arrived in 1947. The "habitable dwellings" which entitles two of these first homesteaders to 160 acres from what is now mid-town Soldotna are part of the village. How the latter-day pioneers lived is revealed in a collection of homestead artifacts and photos in the former Chamber of Commerce log tourist center. Damon Hall, a large building constructed for the Alaska Centennial, features an outstanding display of wildlife mounts with a background mural of these species' natural habitat. The museum is open May 15-Sept 15 of each year. There is free admission. The museum is operated by the Soldotna Historical Society & Museum, Inc.; a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the early history.See more..
Such a cool place with very interesting artifacts and the park service guide was very knowledgeable about the history.See more..
4.5Museum of the Aleutians(39 reviews) - News to me! Saturday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM History Museums
The Museum of the Aleutians is a cultural history institution for the Aleutian Islands and the community of Unalaska. The museum opened its doors in 1999 with the mission to collect, preserve, and research the cultural history and prehistory of the Aleutian Islands region. Through actively growing Unangan, Russian-American, WWII, and local art collections, the museum provides stimulating permanent and changing exhibits, as well as a home to researchers, visitors, and community members.See more..
There are so many things in this museum that it is impossible to see all in one visit. Many relics of the early gold rush days along with artifacts of the early natives. See more..
4.5Sitka Historical Museum(30 reviews) - Alaska 2015 History Museums Formerly named the Isabel Miller Museum, this little museum is a treasure--the only museum in Sitka featuring all of Sitka's history.See more..
4.5Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center(27 reviews) - Unique opportunity to learn more of indigenous culture Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
We really enjoyed our trip to the Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center. The four clan houses built inside were beautiful and fascinating to see, and we were fortunate enough to arrive in time to hear some of the stories that had been passed down through the generations. There was a lot of road construction on the road leading to the center, which will likely last for another year or two. But if possible, it is worth the trip.See more..
We spent an afternoon leisurely looking over the authentic artifacts, displays and documents. We loved the history of the gold rush days. This roadhouse has an amazing story. The docent was friendly and gave us information on other places to visit while in Fairbanks specifically the large animal research center (my personal favorite). We did a self-guided walking tour of the outside implements used for the construction of the Alaska Highway. The roadhouse has overcome great odds to be a museum and is worth taking the time to see if you are in Delta Junction.See more..
4.0The Mascot Saloon(22 reviews) - Awesome place Saturday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 AM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • History Museums
If you are interested in history this is a good place stop in and see. There are no tours but there is plenty to see and read, self guided I guess. Was nice for a break from the business of the streets.See more..
4.5Colony House Museum(20 reviews) - Loved it here, a real snapshot of Colony life. Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
The Colony House Museum is a Colony House from the 1935 Matanuska Valley New Deal relocation project. $2 entry - best deal in town!See more..
4.5Alaska Native Brotherhood Hall(20 reviews) - Enjoyed our visit here and the First Nation dancing! Spent < 1 hour History Museums
Our last stop on our excursion was to watch Tlingit dancing at this venue. The dancers shared information about their culture and demonstrated some of the dances/stories common to their people. We enjoyed this thoroughly. Learned a lot and the show was very well done. The very young dancers were especially impressive!See more..
A short stop at MM61 on the Glenn Highway only needs an hour to see. Interesting history of coal mining in the area. The exhibits and interpretive signs provide a great deal of insight into the Sutton area. The beautiful dedication gardens were in full bloom with spring flowers. Nice playground for kids, clean restrooms, large parking lot and visitor info center.See more..
Covers the history of the Chugach people and displays Alaskan native art.See more..
4.5Hope and Sunrise Historical and Mining Museum(6 reviews) - Fun out of the way place that gives a glimpse of a rich part of AK history Saturday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour History Museums
We got to visit the museum in April between seasons, glad the curator was nice enough to make time for us, and glad we went to see the site. It was great to get a look into this era of Alaska. The museum can seem small at first glance but it is several buildings and each one is full of artifacts that offer a glimpse of a (nearly) forgotten time. Thanks to the Museum team and the town of Hope for preserving a neat part of Alaska historySee more..
5.0Katirvik Cultural Center(5 reviews) - Excellent cultural references! Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
This Center is housed along with the Mclain Museum, plus the library in the Foster Building - they are not at the addresses listed! Much to see and learn about Yup'ik and Inupiaq ways of living for the last many millennia. Hospitality by the employees was very nice. Commend!See more..
To say that Anaktuvuk Pass is off the beaten path would be an understatement. It is located in Gates of the Arctic National Park which was our primary reason for taking this day trip. Anaktuvuk Pass is a small inland Eskimo village which is not accessible by road. You have to hike in or fly in. We were lucky enough to have one of the locals tour us around the village during our visit. Mickey was awesome and extremely knowledgeable about the area, history and residents - he did grow up there and had great stories. As part of our tour he took us to this museum. What an amazing surprise to find a museum of this quality in such a remote place. The displays and information housed here was fabulous. And it was even more special because so many of the folks featured in the exhibits were relatives of our guide. We were blown away by this place. If you happen to visit this unique, remote place - don't miss this museum.See more..
5.0Kenai Historical Society(4 reviews) - Excellent history site and outstanding tour guide Saturday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • History Museums
Kenai Cabin Park is an interactive museum featuring five original Historic Cabins preserved and relocated to tell the story of the people and way of life of Kenai, Alaska prior to statehood in 1959. The Park provides a local and knowledgeable tour guide. Each cabin is also fitted with an electronic audio narration for a self guided tour. Free to public.See more..
5.0Frank Entsminger(2 reviews) - Frank & Sue Entsminger's bird & wildlife museum Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries • Natural History Museums • Art Museums
Entsminger's are great hosts. The many bird mounts from all over the world & Frank's wildlife bronze sculptures are a must see. Summer brings the bountiful garden to enjoy. May & June, they accommodation hunters for spring grizzly and black bear hunts.See more..
5.0Alaska Arts Southeast(1 review) - Beautiful, historic place, and superb arts programs Spent < 1 hour History Museums
Since 1878, the Historic Sheldon Jackson Campus operated as a school for thousands of students, first as an Alaska Native boarding school and later a college. It is the birthplace of the Alaskan Native Brotherhood and Sisterhood. Now home to the lauded Sitka Fine Arts Camp, the campus is a site of great importance to Alaskan history.See more..
