Museums in Alaska, United States
Alaska State Museum
Juneau, Alaska
You might not expect to find a two-story, hand-carved Tlingit war canoe inside a modern building, but that's the Alaska ...
Alaska Veterans Museum
Anchorage, Alaska
You might be surprised to learn that Alaska's role in World War II was far more critical than many realize, and this com...
Southeast Alaska Discovery Center
Ketchikan, Alaska
Tucked away on Ketchikan's bustling Main Street, the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center feels more like a portal than a m...
Hammer Museum
, Alaska
Believe it or not, there's a museum in Haines dedicated entirely to the history of the hammer, and it’s one of the most ...
Sheldon Jackson Museum
Sitka, Alaska
People don't just stumble upon the Sheldon Jackson Museum; they make a pilgrimage to it. Tucked away on the campus of wh...
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Anchorage, Alaska
Out here near the Chugach foothills, just off the Glenn Highway, you'll find a place that feels a world away from downto...
University of Alaska Museum of the North
Fairbanks, Alaska
The University of Alaska Museum of the North is unlike any other, a place where art, history, and wild science collide u...
Totem Heritage Center
Ketchikan, Alaska
Stepping into the Totem Heritage Center feels like walking into a quiet, sacred grove. The air is cool and still, filled...
Alaska Aviation Museum
Anchorage, Alaska
Tucked away on the shore of Lake Hood, the Alaska Aviation Museum isn't just a building full of old planes—it's a living...
Pratt Museum
Homer, Alaska
You might not expect to find a lush botanical garden in the heart of coastal Alaska, but that's just the start of what m...
Prince William Sound Museum
Whittier, Alaska
Tucked away in the small, rain-soaked port town of Whittier, the Prince William Sound Museum is a surprisingly rich trov...
Talkeetna Historical Society
, Alaska
Tucked away on a quiet street, the Talkeetna Historical Society feels like stepping into the town's living memory. It al...
Alutiiq Museum
Kodiak, Alaska
Tucked away on Kodiak Island, this isn't your typical big-city museum; it's a vibrant cultural center created by and for...
Anchorage Museum
Anchorage, Alaska
People come to the Anchorage Museum not just to see Alaska, but to feel it. You can stand before a towering, weathered T...
Alaska Museum of Science and Nature
Anchorage, Alaska
Tucked away in an unassuming building, this place is a total hidden gem for anyone curious about the far north's ancient...
Last Chance Mining Museum
Juneau, Alaska
Tucked away at the end of Basin Road, the Last Chance Mining Museum feels less like a curated institution and more like ...
Alaska Jewish Museum
Anchorage, Alaska
You might not expect to find a museum exploring Jewish life and resilience tucked away in an Anchorage business park, bu...