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..
4.5Southeast 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..
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..
