Shaping the Future
Museums Alaska works to develop, lead, and partner on initiatives that drive transformational shifts in the industry.
From advocacy to emergency preparedness, decolonizing museums to establishing statewide programs – our commitment is unwavering.
Join us in championing these vital initiatives that will shape a more inclusive, resilient, and vibrant future for the museum field.
In 2022, First Alaskans Institute (FAI), a statewide Alaska Native nonprofit, worked with Museums Alaska to host a cohort of museum professionals committed to reimagining and fostering meaningful relationships with Alaska’s Tribes and Indigenous peoples. FAI hosted a series of interactive dialogues customized for museum professionals through…
When the Department of the Interior (DOI) began their investigation into American Indian and Alaska Native boarding schools in the United States of America, we knew that libraries, archives, and museums could help in the search for the truth. Many of Alaska’s collecting institutions store…
Museums Alaska is one of the founding members of the Alaska Heritage Emergency Network (AHEN), which was developed following the Alaska State Museum’s Preparing Alaska’s Cultural Organizations for Emergencies (PACO) Cohort. Museums Alaska is a member of the steering committee and dedicated to ensuring the network supports…
