Alaska's Museums

List of Museums

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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Showing 97–108 of 108 museums.

  1. History & Historical SocietySouthcentral

    Talkeetna Historical Society and Museum

    PO Box 76, Talkeetna, AK

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    History & Historical Society

    Talkeetna Historical Society and Museum

    (907) 733-2487

    The Talkeetna Historical Society and Museum was formed in 1972 to protect, preserve and promote Talkeetna region history, stories, culture, artifacts and structures.

    Location
    PO Box 76, Talkeetna, AK
    Hours & dates of operation
    Summer: 10am-6pm daily. Winter Sat-Sun 11am-4pm and by appointment.
    Admission
    Free to members; children 10 & under free; $5 general; $4 seniors or military; $15 family

  2. History & Historical SocietyMaritimeSoutheast

    Tenakee Historical Collection – Museum

    Downtown Tenakee next to the hot springs bathhouse and across from the store.

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    History & Historical SocietyMaritime

    Tenakee Historical Collection – Museum

    (907) 736-2243, (907) 736-2226

    Collection consists of articles from merchants and other local businesses, gifts from residents, relics from the logging and fishing industries, and an exhibit of stone artifacts.

    Location
    Downtown Tenakee next to the hot springs bathhouse and across from the store.
    Hours & dates of operation
    Thu-Fri 11am-1pm, Sat 2-4pm. Special openings can be arranged.
    Admission
    Free

  3. History & Historical SocietySouthcentral

    Trapper Creek Museum

    Spruce Lane Farm, 0.7 mile Petersville Road, PO Box 13011, Trapper Creek, AK

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    History & Historical Society

    Trapper Creek Museum

    (907) 733-2557

    History of mining & trapping in the local area.

    Location
    Spruce Lane Farm, 0.7 mile Petersville Road, PO Box 13011, Trapper Creek, AK
    Hours & dates of operation
    Hours & dates of operation: May-Sep: 10am-5pm daily.
    Admission
    Call for details.

  4. Alaska Native Cultural CenterSoutheast

    Tribal House of the Bear

    End of Shakes Street, PO Box 868, Wrangell AK 99929

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    Alaska Native Cultural Center

    Tribal House of the Bear

    (907) 874-3747

    Replica of Chief Shakes tribal house built in 1834. Artifacts, photo display, totems, original house posts.

    Location
    End of Shakes Street, PO Box 868, Wrangell AK 99929
    Hours & dates of operation
    Open in the summer during cruise ship stopovers and by appointment.
    Admission
    $2 per person.

  5. Science & NatureUniversity & AcademicInterior

    University of Alaska Museum of the North

    1962 Yukon Drive, Fairbanks, AK 99701

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    Science & NatureUniversity & Academic

    University of Alaska Museum of the North

    May 15th-September 15th 9am-7pm

    The museum is a vital resource for Alaska. The museum’s research collections – more than 1.75 million artifacts and specimens – represent millions of years of biological diversity and thousands of years of cultural traditions in the North. Researchers use our collections to advance scientific discoveries. We are a leader in pre-K – 12 STEAM learning opportunities in the Interior. As Alaska’s only research and teaching museum, we support the university and the state by offering students valuable experiences in both field and lab work, as well as the visitor services industry, educational programming, and the exhibits workshop. We also develop exhibitions showcasing natural and cultural wonders of the North. Our attractions draw more than 80,000 visitors each year.

    Location
    1962 Yukon Drive, Fairbanks, AK 99701
    Admission
    September 16th-May 14th  9am-5.30pm.

  6. History & Historical SocietySouthcentral

    Valdez Museum & Historical Archive, Inc.

    Main museum: 217 Egan Drive; Remembering Old Valdez Exhibit: 436 S. Hazelet Ave., Valdez, AK 99686

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    History & Historical Society

    Valdez Museum & Historical Archive, Inc.

    (907) 835-2764

    The Valdez Museum preserves, presents, and interprets the heritage and culture of Valdez, the Copper River Basin, and Prince William Sound, Alaska.

    Location
    Main museum: 217 Egan Drive; Remembering Old Valdez Exhibit: 436 S. Hazelet Ave., Valdez, AK 99686
    Hours & dates of operation
    Sep-Apr: Tue-Sun 12-5pm, ROVE by appointment.
    May-Aug (ROVE and main museum): 9am-5pm daily.
    Admission
    $9 Adults; $7 Seniors (60+), $6 Students (14-17), 13 & Under Free, $5 Remembering Old Valdez Exhibit Only, $7 Active Duty Military; Members Free; N.A.R.M. Members Free.

  7. ArtHistory & Historical SocietySouthcentral

    Wasilla Museum and Visitor Center

    391 N Main Street, Wasilla, AK 99654

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    ArtHistory & Historical Society

    Wasilla Museum and Visitor Center

    (907) 373-9071

    We are a history, art, cultural heritage museum and visitor center.

    Location
    391 N Main Street, Wasilla, AK 99654
    Hours & dates of operation
    Feb-Dec: Tue-Fri 9am-5pm
    Admission
    $3 adults,
    $2.50 Seniors,
    $2 Military, children 12 and under are free.
    Free admission on Fridays.
    Free for Military from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

  8. History & Historical SocietyInterior

    Wickersham House/Tanana-Yukon Historical Society

    Pioneer Park, 2400 Airport Way, PO Box 71336, Fairbanks AK 99707

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    History & Historical Society

    Wickersham House/Tanana-Yukon Historical Society

    (907) 455-8947, ty**@****ka.net

    A house museum, dedicated to the life and times of Judge James Wickersham and his wife during the years 1904-1910.

    Location
    Pioneer Park, 2400 Airport Way, PO Box 71336, Fairbanks AK 99707
    Hours & dates of operation
    Hours & dates of operation: Open Memorial Day–Labor Day: Daily, 12-8pm.
    Admission
    Admission: Call for details.

  9. History & Historical SocietyScience & NatureSouthcentral

    Willow Historic and Wildlife Foundation

    Located in the Old Willow Community Center. W. Willow Community Center Cir., Willow, AK 99688

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    History & Historical SocietyScience & Nature

    Willow Historic and Wildlife Foundation

    Our museum is now open. We don't yet have regular hour, but we open on special occasional. We're inhabiting the newly renovated Old Log Community Building in Willow. Our focus is on the homesteaders who settled the Willow area, the Indigenous people who preceded the homesteaders, local industry (ie. mining on Hatcher Pass, the railroad, etc.) and the abundant wildlife here in the Susitna Valley and Alaska. We have reinstated and will grow our "Willow Mushers' Hall of Fame".

    Location
    Located in the Old Willow Community Center. W. Willow Community Center Cir., Willow, AK 99688
    Hours & dates of operation
    Hours & dates of operation: Open on Special Occasions.

  10. Alaska Native Cultural CenterHistory & Historical SocietySoutheast

    Wrangell Museum

    296 Campbell Drive, PO Box 1050, Wrangell, AK 99929

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    Alaska Native Cultural CenterHistory & Historical Society

    Wrangell Museum

    (907) 874-3770Visit website (opens in a new tab)

    History of Wrangell featuring Alaska Native culture. Original houseposts arom Shakes Island. Fur trade, military, fishing, timber, missionaries, and 20th century. Store.

    Location
    296 Campbell Drive, PO Box 1050, Wrangell, AK 99929
    Hours & dates of operation
    Find open hours here: https://www.wrangell.com/museum/museum
    Admission
    Find admission pricing here: https://www.wrangell.com/museum/museum

  11. History & Historical SocietyPark Visitor CenterSouthcentral

    Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve

    Mile 106.8 Richardson Highway, Copper Center, AK 99573

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    History & Historical SocietyPark Visitor Center

    Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve

    (907) 822-7285: Desiree (Museum Specialist)

    National Park Service archives.

    Location
    Mile 106.8 Richardson Highway, Copper Center, AK 99573
    Hours & dates of operation
    Feb-Nov: flexible hours. Contact the museum for details.
    Admission
    Call for details.

  12. Alaska Native Cultural CenterSouthwest

    Yupiit Piciryarait Museum

    Regional Cultural Center and the University of Alaska building, Kuskokwim Campus Library, PO Box 219, Bethel, AK 99559

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    Alaska Native Cultural Center

    Yupiit Piciryarait Museum

    (907) 543-1819

    The Museum has three galleries. One gallery is reserved for permanent exhibits of clothing, household, hunting and gathering implements used by the people of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta in ancient and contemporary times. Two galleries are reserved for short term exhibitions.

    Location
    Regional Cultural Center and the University of Alaska building, Kuskokwim Campus Library, PO Box 219, Bethel, AK 99559
    Hours & dates of operation
    Tue-Sat 12-4pm.
    Admission
    $1 Adults.