Alaska Native Culture – My Alaska Trip

Sitka National Historical Park: Beautiful Totem Pole Trails and Museum

Totem poles and Tlingit culture are at the heart of visiting Sitka National Historical Park. When you come to Sitka, this should be at the top of your list of things to do. With thoughtful exhibits and a wonderful totem pole trail through the forest, this is an iconic Alaska site not to miss. It's educational and beautiful, and worth your time.

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Sitka’s Sheldon Jackson Museum: Alaska’s Best Indigenous Artifact Collection

The Sheldon Jackson Museum in Sitka has one of the best, most thoughtfully curated collections of Alaska Native art and artifacts. A part of the Alaska State Museums, the Sheldon Jackson is a must-visit no matter how much or how little time you have when you visit Sitka.

Taylor Family with Chilkat Tlingit Blankets in Sheldon Haines Museum Haines Alaska 1

Visiting the Haines Sheldon Museum, a Beautiful Tlingit Storytelling Collection

The Haines Sheldon Museum is one of the best museums in Alaska for telling the story of indigenous Tlingit culture and history, including amazing art and artifacts. See what you'll find at this unique, well curated museum in Haines, Alaska.

The Anchorage Museum: Beautiful Art and Alaska Native Culture

The Anchorage Museum is a great place to experience both Alaskan art and Alaska Native culture. The combination of history, local Alaska art and a Smithsonian collection of Native Alaska exhibits make it an ideal addition to your time in Anchorage.

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Ketchikan’s Beautiful Tlingit Community: Saxman Native Village

Visiting Ketchikan's Saxman Native Village is one of the best Tlingit cultural experiences in Southeast Alaska. With dancing, storytelling, historic totem poles and master carvers on site, it's a fascinating way to learn about and more deeply appreciate the indigenous cultures of Southeast Alaska.

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Totem Bight State Park in Ketchikan: Beautiful Tlingit Carvings on the Water

Visiting Totem Bight State Park in Ketchikan is a special experience and worth making happen when you're here. Although it's not located directly in the main town area, it's not difficult to get to and is worth the journey to experience this beautiful Tlingit art and history.

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The Beautiful and Fascinating Totem Heritage Center in Ketchikan

The Totem Heritage Center in Ketchikan, Alaska is one of the few places you can find some of the oldest totem poles in existence. From learning about carving and storytelling to the Tlingit practices around raising totem poles, this museum is a great addition to a visit to Ketchikan.

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Riding the Goldbelt Tram to the Top of Juneau – Things to Do and All the Details

The Goldbelt Tram is the gondola up Mount Roberts from the cruise port in Juneau, Alaska. See what's waiting at the top after the ride 1800 feet up the mountain, including hiking, totem poles, dining and more.

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Museum of the North in Fairbanks: Beautiful Art and Fascinating History

The Museum of the North in Fairbanks is a perfect combination of Alaskan history, nature and art in one place. See what you can expect in the exhibits at the University of Alaska's museum and how to best enjoy the Museum of the North with kids.

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AK History and Alaska Native Culture at the Alaska State Museum, Juneau

The Alaska State Museum in Juneau is a good place to visit to learn some Alaska history and engage with Alaska Native art. Located just outside of the main downtown area, the walk is worth it and it's a great addition to a visit to Juneau.

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Sealaska Heritage Institute: a Great Tlingit Art and Culture Experience in Juneau

The Sealaska Heritage Institute in Juneau, Alaska is a great place to see both modern and antique Tlingit art. With stories and exhibits, the Sealaska Center is a good place to visit with kids when you're in Juneau.

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Visiting the Fascinating Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage

The Alaska Native Heritage Center is a great addition to a trip through Anchorage, AK. Located just outside of town this is an ideal spot to learn about the indigenous peoples of Alaska and see interesting exhibits about current and past Alaska Native cultural practices.

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Alaska Native or Native Alaskan? There is an important difference!

Being Alaska Native or native Alaskan are different things. When you visit Alaska it's important to take time to learn about the cultures and history of the people of Alaska. See where you can visit to learn about Alaskan indigenous cultures and how you can respectfully visit AK.