Alaska State Museum, Alaska, United States
4.5 (593 reviews) Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #4 in Juneau Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • History Museums
Excellent museum
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.
Address
395 Whittier St 1st Floor, Juneau, AK 99801-1718
Mobile
Website
http://museums.alaska.gov/asm/asmhome.html
Working hours
Monday :
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday :
Current local date and time now
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 22:41
User Ratings
4.5 based on (593 reviews)
Reviews
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5Jason C 5:00 PM Oct 9, 2022
Everything historical and more
A great museum that takes you through the history of AK including natives and the claim by Russia through the sale to the US. The role of AK in history is explained from early people crossing the Straight and settling here, explorers visiting, early tribes, the fishing industry, the gold rush, and the role AK played in WWII. I felt the layout was challenging to follow, but overall, it was a great museum with lots of information (maybe too much to digest all in one trip). I think we spent just over 2 hours there and I could have easily spent 4+ hours there taking it all in. $15 admission fee was well worth the education of AK.
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5Angie D 5:00 PM Aug 5, 2022
Great Museum in Juneau, AK
Loved Alaska State Museum. Nice, modern building within walking distance of downtown area. A little confusing when you first walk into the front doors, as you are met by a security guard that did not respond to greeting or question. The actual entrance to the museum part is to your left. Upon entering into the reception area of the museum I was met by 3 extremely friendly and helpful employees. The museum has a ton of areas for everyone's interests. I loved the World War II history part and the special exhibit called Mug Up. I had been to the Bristol Bay Historical Museum in Naknek, Alaska and they told me about this display and documentary. I found the cannery history enlightening and enjoyed seeing items, stories about cannery life. The documentary in the small theater was so well done and gives you an insight on operations, cannery life and community life in cannery towns.
