More than 100 museums, cultural centers and historical societies across Alaska. Filter by region or by the kind of institution, or search by name, town or subject.
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723 S Valley Way Palmer, AK 99645
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Palmer Museum of History and Art
(907) 746-7668
A cultural and art museum providing education, entertaining, and engagement to Palmer visitors and citizens alike. Check out our new tour schedule this summer on our website!
Inside Pioneer Park, in the Gold Dome. 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, Alaska 99707
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Pioneer Air Museum
(907) 451-0037
The mission of the Pioneer Air Museum is to collect, protect, and preserve for educational purposes objects that reflect the history of interior and arctic Alaskan aviation through acquiring, restoring, interpreting, and displaying historically significant objects.
The Pioneer Museum and ""Big Stampede Show"" are physically located in Gold Rush Town inside Pioneer Park: 2300 Airport Way Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
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Pioneer Museum
(907) 456-8579 or (907) 456-5734
The greater portion of the Museum’s collection has been donated by Pioneers of Alaska. These items tell the stories of Alaska's unique local, territorial and state history and illustrate the triumphs and struggles our early pioneers faced as they sought to tame Alaska's wild, unforgiving landscape in pursuit of their dreams for riches and a better life. Most of the early pioneers followed the gold rush stampedes throughout ""The Great Land"" and they came from around the world.
224 Katlian, Sitka, AK
Read more about Port Alexander MuseumHistory & Historical SocietyMaritime
Port Alexander Museum
(907) 747-7803
Description coming soon.
3779 Bartlett St. Homer AK 99603
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Pratt Museum
(907) 235-8635
Art, science and culture of the Kachemak Bay region. Homestead cabin, forest ecology trail, botanical garden; Exxon Valdez oil spill display, contemporary Alaskan art and Kachemak Bay: An Exploration of People and Place. Museum Store.
Located at the Anchor Inn Hotel. 743 Whittier St, Whittier, AK 99693
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Prince William Sound Museum
(907) 472-2354
32 exhibits in a 1200 square foot space donated by the Shen family at the Anchor Inn. These exhibits tell the story of Whittier's history as a military port and rail terminal as well as reflections on Alaskan military heritage during World War II and the Cold War.
PO Box 55, Seward, AK 99664
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Resurrection Bay Historical Society
Collection in the Seward Community Library & Museum.
275 Richardson Highway, Delta Junction, Alaska
Read more about Rika’s Roadhouse and LandingAviation & TransportationHistory & Historical Society
Rika’s Roadhouse and Landing
(907) 895-4201 or (907) 884-9103
The house served travelers on the historic Valdez-to-Fairbanks Trail from 1913 to 1947.
The Roundhouse at Alyeska Museum is located at Alyeska Resort’s Upper Tram Terminal on top of Mt. Alyeska. 1000 Arlberg Ave, Girdwood, AK 99587
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Roundhouse at Alyeska Museum
(907) 382-3488
The Roundhouse sits 2,280 feet above sea level and is accessible by aerial tram or ski lift. The distinctive octagonal building first served as a warming hut and later as a popular mountain gathering place. Built in 1960, the Roundhouse was placed on the National Historic Register in 2003, and is now a museum and interpretive center.
605 A Street Anchorage, AK 99501
Read more about Russian Orthodox Museum, Inc.History & Historical Society
Russian Orthodox Museum, Inc.
(907) 276-7257
Objects representing history of the Russian Orthodox Church in Alaska.
306 D Street West, Dillingham, AK
Read more about Sam Fox MuseumAlaska Native Cultural CenterHistory & Historical Society
Sam Fox Museum
(907) 842-4831
Large collection of Central Yup'ik objects, part of Sam Fox (Yup'ik carver) collection, Truman Emberg papers, original Constitution of State of Alaska (with Emberg's signature), large basket collection, skin sewing & fur exhibit. Dave and Mary Carlson collection.
105 South Seward Street, Juneau AK 99801
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Sealaska Heritage Institute
Sealaska Heritage Institute is a private nonprofit founded in 1980 to perpetuate and enhance Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian cultures of Southeast Alaska. Its goal is to promote cultural diversity and cross-cultural understanding through public services and events. SHI curates year-round museum exhibits that focus on Alaska Native cultures and art and maintains a substantial archive of historical and ethnographic material and art objects for research and educational purposes (archives open by appointment only). SHI also offers numerous public programs promoting Southeast Alaska Native culture, language, and art, including Celebration, Alaska’s second-largest Native gathering.
206 Main Street, Seldovia, AK
Read more about Seldovia MuseumAlaska Native Cultural CenterHistory & Historical Society
Seldovia Museum
(907) 234-7898
The Seldovia Museum & Visitor Center is a prime destination for visitors to Seldovia. The Museum tells the story of the Aleut, Yupik, Alutiiq, Athabascan, Russian and European-American people who inhabit the Seldovia area. It also promotes greater public awareness of the rich legacy of the indigenous societies of Seldovia Bay. Both permanent and temporary exhibits give glimpses of the many cultures and influences that have shaped life in this community by the sea.
Lynn Canal, 35 miles north of Juneau. PO Box 21264, Juneau AK 99802
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Sentinel Island Lighthouse
(907) 586-5338
1902 lighthouse Listed on Listed on National Register of Historic Places.
239 6th Avenue, PO Box 55, Seward AK 99664
Read more about Seward Community Library and MuseumHistory & Historical Society
Seward Community Library and Museum
(907) 224-4082
Seward and Resurrection Bay history through photographs, artifacts and documents. Multimedia exhibit on the 1964 earthquake and tsunami. Documentary film Waves Over Seward, at 2pm Monday-Saturday during summer months and upon request during the winter. Summer programs. Store.
Campus of Sheldon Jackson College, 104 College Drive, Sitka AK 99835
Read more about Sheldon Jackson MuseumAlaska Native Cultural Center
Sheldon Jackson Museum
(907) 747-8981Visit website (opens in a new tab)
Extensive Alaska Native collections in the oldest concrete structure in Alaska. Native artist demonstrators each summer. An Alaska State Museum since 1984.
Mekiana Road, Anaktuvuk Pass, AK
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Simon Paneak Memorial Museum
(907) 661-3413
Exhibits of Nunamiut Eskimo traditions. Store.
PO Box 21085, Sitka, AK
Read more about Sitka Historical Society & Sitka History MuseumHistory & Historical Society
Sitka Historical Society & Sitka History Museum
(907) 738-3766
Preserves and promotes the history of Sitka and Pacific Northwest coast.
103 Monastery St, Sitka, AK 99835
Read more about Sitka National Historical ParkHistory & Historical SocietyPark Visitor Center
Sitka National Historical Park
(907) 747-0110
A unit of the National Park Service that preserves historically and culturally significant sites and artifacts related to the 1804 Battle of Sitka between Tlingit and Russian forces, the Russian American period in Alaska, and the Native people of Southeast Alaska.
700 Spring Street, PO Box 521, Skagway AK 99840
Read more about Skagway Museum and ArchivesHistory & Historical Society
Skagway Museum and Archives
(907) 983-2420
Gold Rush, ethnographic, historical records and photographs.
461 Centennial Park Road, Soldotna, AK 99669. PO BOX 1986, Soldotna AK 99669
Read more about Soldotna Historical Society & MuseumHistory & Historical Society
Soldotna Historical Society & Museum
(907) 262-3832
Features three original 1947-era log cabins with furnishings, as well as Alaska's last log cabin territorial school. Headquarters building is Soldotna's original log visitor center. Wooden Cook Inlet fishing boats. Wildlife display. Central Kenai Peninsula history books for sale.
50 Main Street, Ketchikan, AK 99901
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Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, USDA Forest Service
(907) 228-6220
Experience world-class exhibits and audiovisual programs. Discover Tsimshian, Haida and Tlingit totem poles, the rainforest room, a Native fish camp scene, and exhibits on Southeast Alaska's ecosystems, fishing, mining, timber and tourism. Located one block from the cruise ship dock in downtown Ketchikan.
106 Metlakatla St. Sitka AK 99835
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Southeast Alaska Indian Cultural Center
(907) 747-8061
Displays. Artists and demonstrators in wood carving, silver, weaving, and sewing. Classes on NW Coast art.
PO Box 987, Delta Junction AK 99737
Read more about Sullivan Roadhouse Historical MuseumAviation & TransportationHistory & Historical Society
Sullivan Roadhouse Historical Museum
(907) 895-5068
Visitors center and historic building with displays and photos of the times and transportation on the winter trail between Fairbanks and Valdez.