Tongass Historical Museum, Alaska, United States
4.0 (157 reviews) Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent Ranking #12 in Ketchikan History Museums
Well organized exhibits in a building overlooking Ketchikan Creek.
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.
Address
629 Dock St, Ketchikan, AK 99901-6529
Mobile
Website
http://www.ketchikanmuseums.org
Working hours
Monday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Sunday, May 12, 2024, 2:46
User Ratings
4.0 based on (157 reviews)
Reviews
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5Melanie A 5:00 PM Jun 5, 2022
Photographic history
This is a small museum but full of historic photos and artifacts of people and events in early Ketchikan. There is lots of information about the natives and early settlers. I came away with an appreciation for how hard they all worked to survive and adapt to their changing environment. Although not a fish lover, I can appreciate what goes into Salmon fishing.
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5Jennie H 5:00 PM Sep 11, 2022
Great place great customer care
This little museum is jam packed with history and artifacts. The start if the two is fascinating. The exhibits are interesting. But the very best part of the museum are the two locals Pete and Licha at the front desk. They greeted us like old friends and knew everything about their town.
