museum Archives - My Alaska Trip

Taylor Family at Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum Fairbanks Alaska 1

Unexpected Coolness: the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum in Fairbanks

The Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum is a surprising gem in Fairbanks, Alaska. It's not what you might expect from a car museum, but it's an impressive collection of pre-mob era automobiles, clothing and more. See what you'll find and how to add this to your time in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Inuit sculpture in Art Gallery at Museum of the North University of Alaska Fairbanks 1

Activities Interior Alaska

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.

Entry Lobby of Alaska Sea Life Center aquarium Seward Kenai Peninsula Alaska 1

Activities Kenai Peninsula

Alaska SeaLife Center: Seward’s Cool Aquarium with Puffins

The Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward is the only aquarium in Alaska. This is a great place to visit to see puffins, learn about the wildlife in the Gulf of Alaska, and to support the animal hospital on site taking care of otters, seals and more.

Taylor Family in Alaska State Museum Juneau Alaska 4

Activities Southeast Alaska

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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Activities Southeast Alaska

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.

Activities Anchorage Area

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.

Pond and Outdoor Space at Alaska Native Heritage Center Anchorage 1

Activities Anchorage Area

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.