Museums in Alaska – My Alaska Trip

Brown Bear at Alaska Wilflife Conservation Center Girdwood Alaska

Visiting the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center: a Fun Animal Sanctuary Visit near Anchorage

Visiting the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is an easy, fun activity to add to a trip to Anchorage or Seward. An animal sanctuary full of native wildlife species, this is a great activity to ensure you get to see bears and moose in Alaska. See what to expect and how best to explore (on foot or by car?).

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.

Beautiful Birds at the Alaska Raptor Center in Sitka – a MUST!

The Alaska Raptor Center is more than a place to see bald eagles in Sitka, but it's a complete rehabilitation center and sanctuary. See what you can expect with a visit to the Alaska Raptor Center, including guidelines for visiting and getting up close with the many birds of prey.

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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.

Brown Bears at Fortress of the Bear Sanctuary Sitka Alaska 4

Sitka’s Fortress of the Bear – the Unique Bear Sanctuary You MUST Visit

Fortress of the Bear in Sitka, Alaska is a unique sort of sanctuary. Located just outside of town, getting to learn about black and brown bears and then see them up close is a special experience. See what you'll find at Fortress of the Bear and how to add it to your time in Sitka.

Aquarium Touch Tanks in Sitka Sound Science Center Sitka Alaska 2

Visiting the Sitka Sound Science Center and Salmon Hatchery

The Sitka Sound Science Center is an easy addition to your trip to Sitka. Walking distance from everything downtown, visiting the science center includes exploring the aquarium touch tanks, learning about the waters of Southeast Alaska and even a salmon hatchery tour.

Exterior of the Hammer Museum Haines Alaska 2

The Haines Hammer Museum: One of the Most Unique Museums in Alaska

One of the most unique museums we've been to, the Hammer Museum in Haines is a great addition to a quirky trip through Southeast Alaska. See what you'll find and how to make this a fun stop with kids when you're in Haines, AK.

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.

Taylor Family at Tlingit Exhibit in Southeast Alaska Discovery Center Museum Ketchikan Alaska 4

Ketchikan’s Southeast Alaska Discovery Center: Exceptional Museum Experience

Visiting the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center is a great addition to spending time in Ketchikan. Here you'll be able to learn all about the many environments and ecosystems, as well at the culture of the Tlingit people of Southeast Alaska. This is the perfect place to begin exploring Ketchikan.

Visiting the Awesome DIPAC Macaulay Salmon Hatchery in Juneau

The DIPAC Macaulay Salmon Hatchery in Juneau has one of the most spectacular spawning runs we've ever seen. Check out how you can visit the hatchery and what you'll find from the fish ladder to the exhibits, including off season visitation information.

Taylor Family at Tongass Historical Museum Ketchikan Alaska 4

Interesting and Easy Stop into the Tongass Historical Museum in Ketchikan

The Tongass Historical Museum is a great stop when you're in Ketchikan highlighting the Tlingit culture, fishing culture, lumber history and ecosystems of Southeast Alaska. An easy visit, this museum is worth your time when you're in Port or spending a few days in Ketchikan.

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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.

Taylor Family at Morris Thompson Cultural Museum Fairbanks Alaska 1

Easy and Interesting Visit at the Morris Thompson Cultural Center, Fairbanks

When you're in Fairbanks, the Morris Thompson Cultural Center is a must-visit, both for the museum aspect and because it's the visitor center to help with planning your time here. See what you'll find and how to make the most of your visit to this really cool community information center.

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

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

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

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.

Pond and Outdoor Space at Alaska Native Heritage Center Anchorage 1

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.