5.0Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum(1.799 reviews) - Fountainhead Auto Museum is a Fairbanks Gem! Friday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
*** Starting on Sept. 21, 2022, we will switch to winter hours - 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Sundays and Wednesdays *** Come one, come all! We look forward to your visit! This unexpected gem at Wedgewood Resort is one of Alaska's favorite attractions. The museum features a remarkable collection of antique cars paired with stunning historic fashions, plus entertaining displays of Alaska's motoring history. The museum's automobile collection features over 100 pre-WWII American-made vehicles, including beautifully restored horseless carriages, nickel touring cars, rakish speedster, elegant classics, and early racecars. From rare marquees like Compound and Argonne to well-known names like Packard and Stutz, visitors will be amazed at the beauty, innovation, and history of these rolling masterpieces. All but a few of the automobiles are driven throughout the year, making this a true "living museum.See more..
4.0Aurora Ice Museum(979 reviews) - Must see if you get to Chena Hot Springs Resort Friday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
Chena Hot Springs Resort is home to the world’s largest year-round ice environment, the Aurora Ice Museum!See more..
The museum is located in downtown Fairbanks and parking is difficult, even more so for us driving a 25 foot RV. We dropped in to see if there was a time opening. We were allowed to join in on the tour that just started. After watching a film you were invited backstage to see many small ice sculptures. The backstage is kept at 20 degrees to keep the ice from melting. And they have parkas available to use so we were comfortable. We even rode the sled down a small ice slide. Afterwards, we watched a short demonstration in ice carving—and we were amazed at the beautiful work the artists can do. Wow! When you can’t be in Fairbanks to see the making of the BIG sculptures in the winter, this summer tour is beautiful. But for the $15 entrance fee, you would expect a little more.See more..
4.0Pioneer Air Museum(91 reviews) - Interesting exhibits Speciality Museums
This museum tells the story of Alaska's air pioneers. There are many interesting exhibits to enjoy. It's not a big museum, but you will find plenty to keep you interested. For example, they had a plane built by a college engineering student so he could fly home on weekends.See more..
4.0Fairbanks Community Museum(57 reviews) - Really nice museum illustrating the history of Fairbanks Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
Museum features exhibits on the Klondike Gold Rush, Early Fairbanks, The Great Flood of 1967, Winter in Fairbanks and The Driving Spirit Dog Mushing Museum which features a detailed history of the use of sled dogs in the Far North. Admission is free, however donations are greatly appreciated.See more..
4.5Tanana Valley Model Railroad Display(23 reviews) - Every train station should wish to have something this cool! Friday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
We did not expect this exhibit. We had no idea that this was part of the train station. This is a very well managed exhibit. The local model train group designed the exhibit and they have an attendant in the room to discuss and share about what you are seeing. The exhibit replicates sections of the rail between Fairbanks and Denali and offers an interesting insight into what is to come as you travel south.See more..
