Museums in Alaska

ALASKA AVIATION HERITAGE MUSEUM

Anchorage, Alaska  
Type: Aviation

Notes: Historic aircraft and aviation history of Alaska

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ALASKA HERITAGE MUSEUM AT WELLS FARGO

Anchorage, Alaska  
Type: Multiple

Notes: features Alaskan Native artifacts & fine art by Alaskans, history of the Wells Fargo Company in Alaska's Gold Rush era

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ALASKA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

Anchorage, Alaska  
Type: Natural history

Notes: dinosaur skeletons, fossils, rocks, geology, wildlife

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ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE CENTER

Anchorage, Alaska  
Type: Native American

Notes: Showcases the indigenous culture of the Alaska Natives, including tools, watercraft, clothing, art, drums and more

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ALASKA STATE MUSEUM

Juneau, Alaska  
Type: Multiple

Notes: Alaska Natives, history, natural history & art

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ALASKA STATE TROOPERS MUSEUM

Anchorage, Alaska  
Type: Law enforcement

Notes: Commemorates Alaska State Troopers & features a variety of historical memorabilia, including a restored 1952 Hudson Hornet patrol car.

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ALASKALAND PIONEER AIR MUSEUM

Fairbanks, Alaska  
Type: Aviation

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ALFRED STARR CULTURAL CENTER AND MUSEUM

Nenana, Alaska  
Type: Native American - Alaskan Native

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ALUTIIQ MUSEUM

Kodiak, Alaska  
Type: Native American

Notes: - Alaskan Native

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AMERICAN BALD EAGLE FOUNDATION MUSEUM

Haines, Alaska  
Type: Natural history

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ANCHORAGE MUSEUM AT RASMUSON CENTER

Anchorage, Alaska  
Type: Multiple

Notes: Art, history & culture of Alaska; largest museum in Alaska.

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ANVIK HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM

Anvik, Alaska  
Type: History

Notes: Information, look for listing

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BARANOV MUSEUM

Kodiak, Alaska  
Type: History

Notes: run by Kodiak Historical Society

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CARRIE M. MCLAIN MEMORIAL MUSEUM

Nome, Alaska  
Type: History

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CHUGACH MUSEUM

Seward, Alaska  
Type: Native American

Notes: - Alaskan Native

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CLAUSEN MUSEUM

Petersburg, Alaska  
Type: History

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CORDOVA HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Cordova, Alaska  
Type: History

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DOROTHY PAGE MUSEUM

Wasilla, Alaska  
Type: History

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DUNCAN COTTAGE MUSEUM

Metlakatla, Alaska  
Type: Historic house

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EAGLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUMS

Eagle, Alaska  
Type: History

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ELMENDORF WILDLIFE MUSEUM

Anchorage, Alaska  
Type: Natural history

Notes: Small museum located at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Information, look for listing

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FAIRBANKS COMMUNITY MUSEUM

Fairbanks, Alaska  
Type: History

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HAMMER MUSEUM

Haines, Alaska  
Type: Technology

Notes: Features over 1,700 hammers and related tools, ranging from an ancient Roman battle axe to modern novelty hammers

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HOPE & SUNRISE HISTORICAL AND MINING MUSEUM

Hope, Alaska  
Type: History

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ILANKA CULTURAL CENTER

Cordova, Alaska  
Type: Native American

Notes: - Alaskan Native

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IMAGINARIUM

Anchorage, Alaska  
Type: Science

Notes: Only hands-on science museum in Alaska. Moving to site of Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center.

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INUPIAT HERITAGE CENTER

Barrow, Alaska  
Type: Native American

Notes: Recognizes contributions of Alaska Natives to the history of whaling. Contains exhibits, artifact collections, library & room where traditional crafts are demonstrated & taught.

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JUNEAU-DOUGLAS CITY MUSEUM

Juneau, Alaska  
Type: History

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KENAI VISITORS & CULTURAL CENTER

Kenai, Alaska  
Type: Multiple

Notes: Native Americans, natural history, history, art

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KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH NATIONAL HISTORY PARK

Skagway, Alaska  
Type: Military

Notes: includes Mascot Saloon museum, historic Moore House

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KNIK MUSEUM

Wasilla, Alaska  
Type: History

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KODIAK MARITIME MUSEUM

Kodiak, Alaska  
Type: Maritime

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KODIAK MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUM

Kodiak, Alaska  
Type: Military

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MAXINE & JESSE WHITNEY MUSEUM

Valdez, Alaska  
Type: Multiple

Notes: natural history, Native American artifacts, formerly the Alaska Cultural Center

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MUSEUM OF ALASKA TRANSPORTATION & INDUSTRY

Wasilla, Alaska  
Type: Multiple

Notes: transportation & industrial artifacts

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MUSEUM OF THE ALEUTIANS

Unalaska, Alaska  
Type: Archaeology

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MUSEUM OF THE NORTH

Fairbanks, Alaska  
Type: Multiple

Notes: Part of University of Alaska, art, history, culture, natural history

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OSCAR ANDERSON HOUSE MUSEUM

Anchorage, Alaska  
Type: Historic house

Notes: Built in 1915 by early Anchorage resident Oscar Anderson & became the first wood-frame house in Anchorage. Completely restored to 1915 appearance.

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PALMER MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ART

Palmer, Alaska  
Type: History, Art

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PIONEER MUSEUM

Fairbanks, Alaska  
Type: History

Notes: located in Pioneer Park

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PRATT MUSEUM

Homer, Alaska  
Type: Natural history

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RUSSIAN ORTHODOX MUSEUM

Anchorage, Alaska  
Type: Religious

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SEWARD MUSEUM

Seward, Alaska  
Type: History

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SHELDON JACKSON MUSEUM

Sitka, Alaska  
Type: Native American

Notes: Alaskan Native artifacts

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SHELDON MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER

Haines, Alaska  
Type: History

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SIMON PANEAK MEMORIAL MUSEUM

Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska  
Type: Native American - Alaskan Native

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SITKA HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Sitka, Alaska  
Type: Local history

Notes: Formerly the Isabel Miller Museum, focuses on Sitka's history from the Tlingit people, through the European explorations & Russian era & after.

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SITKA NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

Sitka, Alaska  
Type: Multiple

Notes: Includes Tlingit ethnographic items, Tlingit & Haida totem poles, Russian American historical & archaeological collections, 1843 period Russian Bishop's House

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SKAGWAY MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES

Skagway, Alaska  
Type: History

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SOUTHEAST ALASKA DISCOVERY CENTER

Ketchikan, Alaska  
Type: Natural history

SULLIVAN ROADHOUSE HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Delta Junction, Alaska  
Type: History

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TALKEETNA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

Talkeetna, Alaska  
Type: History

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TONGASS HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Ketchikan, Alaska  
Type: History

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TOTEM HERITAGE CENTER

Ketchikan, Alaska  
Type: Native American - Alaskan Native

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TRAPPER CREEK MUSEUM

Trapper Creek, Alaska  
Type: History

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VALDEZ MUSEUM

Valdez, Alaska  
Type: Local history

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WRANGELL MUSEUM

Wrangell, Alaska  
Type: History