Talkeetna Historical Society Museum, Alaska, United States

4.5 (300 reviews) Spent Ranking #2 in Talkeetna History Museums

What a gem

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.

Address

Talkeetna Spur and D St. , Talkeetna, Alaska, United States.

Website

http://www.talkeetnahistoricalsociety.org

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Thursday, May 09, 2024, 14:39

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4.5 based on (300 reviews)

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Reviews

  • 4Carol W 5:00 PM Aug 7, 2021
    Quaint but fun and informative
    This is an unusual museum. In one respect, with what appear to be hand-typed and cut out slips of paper to describe items, it has the feel of a fifth-grade history project. But it is also a genuine reflection of Talkeetna and contains fascinating details and artifacts. The two videos were both wonderful. As seniors, we paid $4 to get in and it was well-worth the price. If you are going to Talkeetna, definitely stop here.
  • 4Carolyn Lee 5:00 PM Sep 11, 2021
    History that is Fascinating!
    The Museum Docent is very knowledgable and can suggest books that will appeal to your quest for knowledge about Denali and the climbers who attempt to summit. Talkeetna is the launch area for those who attempt to summit Denali. We especially enjoyed the movie about the climbing experience that is presented in the last building of the Museum.

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