Alaska History Museums

The museum offers over 9000 square feet of exhibits ranging from sculptures and models to native baskets and mummy caves.  There is much to learn about the Aleutian Islands at the Museum of the Aleutians.  Located at 314 Salmon Way in Unalaska, AK.

Alaska Native Heritage Center

Striving to preserve the Native culture and heritage of the Alaskan people, the museum offers village exhibits, bringing to life the ways of the Aleut, Alutiiq, the Yup'ik and Qargi peoples. 

8800 Heritage Center Drive

Anchorage, Alaska 99506.

Anchorage Museum of History & Art

Not only an art museum, the second floor gives visitors 15,000 square feet of Alaska history!.  The exhibits are simply brimming with artifacts and displays devoted to the history of Alaska, the Aleuts, Eskimos and Indians,  Learn about the gold rush, Russian settlement, WWII and the inception of Alaska as part of the United States.  Located at 121 W. 7th Avenue in Anchorage, AK.

Crow Creek Mine

Search for gold nuggets in a well-known gold mine which has produced over 45,000 ounces of gold!  Try you luck, pan for gold and learn what the work of a miner was like during the gold rush days of Alaska.  Location is on Seward Highway about one hour south of Anchorage, Alaska.

Eklutna Historical Park and Museum

16515 Centerfield Drive, Suite 201
Eagle River AK 99577

Oscar Anderson House Museum

Built in 1915 by Oscar Anderson (the city butcher), this was the first permanent frame home in Anchorage.  Tours are available.  Phone for availability.

420 M Street in Anchorage, AK.

(907) 274-2336

Alaska Heritage Museum at Wells Fargo, Anchorage, Alaska

Featuring large collections of Alaskan Native artifacts and Alaskan fine art, the museum also highlights the history of Wells Fargo during the Alaskan Gold Rush.  Located at 301 W. Northern Lights in Anchorage, AK.

Inupiat Heritage Center

Located in Barrow, Alaska which is known as "The Rooftop of the World", the center tells the story and teaches the culture of the Inupiat people of Alaska.  These Eskimo people were excellent whalers and crafters, living in one of the harshest climates on earth. 

Cordova Historical Museum  [Cordova History]

Dedicated to the preservation and display of the history of Cordova, Alaska, the museum is operated by the Cordova Historical Society.  Housed in the Centennial Building at 622 First Street in Cordova, AK.

Sam Fox Museum

Located in Dillingham, Alaska next to the Public Library.

Alaska Museum of Natural History

Exhibits range from the ice age to the polar dinosaurs which roamed the region.  Located at 201 N. Bragaw in Anchorage, AK.

Downtown Fairbanks Walking Tour

Eagle Historical Society & Museums   [History & Photos]

Actually housed in 6 historic buildings, guides lead visitors on a walking tour allowing them to learn more about the past and present of Eagle, Alaska.  Buildings include the 1901 Courthouse, 1900 Mule Barn, 1900 Customs House, 1901 NCO Quarters, 1898 log cabin, and the Waterwagon Shed.  The Archives is stored in the log cabin and is available to the public for research of historic documents and photographs.  Tours begin at the courthouse.  Call for more information.  (907) 547-2325.  Located in Eagle, Alaska.

Museum of the North at University of Alaska

The art exhibits include ivory carvings, Alaska Native arts and artifacts, paintings and sculpture.  Other exhibits help visitors understand the peoples and history of each region of Alaska.

907 Yukon Drive in Fairbanks, AK.

Pioneer Museum & The Big Stampede

University of Alaska Museum of the North

[Exhibitions]

The museum is focused on the early exploration of the Northwest, the early culture and history of northern Alaska and the arts of her native peoples.  Located at 907 Yukon Drive in Fairbanks, AK.

Wickersham House Museum

Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center   [History Nuggets]

The museum is focused on the history of the Chilkat Valley.  Visitors to the museum will find artifacts and memorabilia of interest to young and old.  The museum also operates a library and archives full of historical documents, manuscripts and photographs.  Located in Haines, Alaska.

Alaska State Museum

Juneau Douglas City Museum  [Historic Photo Gallery]

Juneau History

Last Chance Mining Museum

PO Box 21264
Juneau AK 99802
(907) 586-5338

St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
326 5th Street
Juneau, AK 99802

Tom Pittman Geology and Mining Museum

Located inside the John Rishel Mineral Information Center, the museum contains fossils, mineral specimens, and mining artifacts from the gold mining era of Juneau. 

100 Savikko Road, Mayflower Island, Doublas, AK.

Wickersham House State Historic Site   [History]

Chugach Museum and Institute of History and Art

Hope and Sunrise Historical and Mining Museum

K'beq Interpretive Site: Kenaitze Indian Tribe

Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center   [History]

Pratt Museum

Soldotna Historical Society & Museum

Southeast Alaska Discovery Center   [Virtual Tour]

Tongass Historical Museum

Totem Bright State Historical Park

Totem Heritage Center

100 Shore Avenue

Kotzebue, AK

Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository

Barinov Museum  

[Kodiak Island History & Culture]

Learn about the history of Kodiak through exhibits of Alutiq culture, Russian influence, WWII, historical artifacts, documents, photographs and more.  Housed in the picturesque Erskine House, a 200 year old building, the museum is operated by the Kodiak Historical Society.  Location is 101 Marine Way in Kodiak, Alaska.

Kodiak Military History Museum

Kodiak Walking Tour

Colony House Museum   [Photos]

This 1936 Colony House has been restored and preserved to it's original appearance.  The first owners of this Matanuska Colony home were Oscar and Irene Beylund.  A film documentary is being made about the migration of 204 families to the Matanuska Valley.  Located in the Palmer Historic District at 316 E. Elmwood Avenue in Palmer, AK.

Dorothy Page Museum

Independence Mine State Historical Park

Knik Museum and Mushers Hall of Fame   [Bjorn Cabin]

Old Wasilla Townsite Park   [Panorama Tour]

Trapper Creek Museum   [Photos]

Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum   [History & Photos]

PO Box 53
Nome AK 99762
(907) 443-6630

Duncan Cottage Museum

Tribal Long House

Isabel Miller Museum

Russian Bishop's House  Virtual Tour] 

Sheldon Jackson Museum

Said to be the oldest museum in Alaska, the museum features early Native American artifacts, including items made by the Eskimos, Tlingits,  Athabaskans, and Aleuts.  See some of the exhibits.  Demonstrations of the many arts of these Native Americans are also on display and items may be purchased.  Located at 104 College Drive in Sitka, AK.

Sitka National Historic Park

Southeast Alaska Indian Cultural Center

Klondike Gold Rush National Park   [History & Photos]

Skagway Museum & Archives 

Big Delta State Historical Park

Home to Rika's Roadhouse and Landing, this historical park marks the crossroads for early travelers, traders and military excursions during the early 20th century.  Early travelers (1909-1947) of the Valdez to Fairbanks Trail stayed in Rika's Roadhouse.  Tours of the grounds and buildings are featured along with a gift shop and the Packhouse Pavilion.  Located 8 miles north of Delta Junction on the Richardson Highway at Mile Marker 274.5.

Sullivan Roadhouse Historical Museum

George I Ashby Memorial Museum

Valdez Museum & Historical Archives  

[Gold Rush]  [City of Valdez History]

The museum is devoted to preserving and bringing to life the history of the Valdez community which includes the Copper River Valley and Prince William Sound.  Exhibits cover the earliest days when Native Alaskans lived in the area, the gold rush days, the importance of oil and more.  Located at 217 Egan Drive in downtown Valdez.

Chief Shakes Island and Tribal House

Clausen Memorial Museum

Kennecott Historic Mining Town

[Kennecott Photo Gallery]  [Getting There]

This 20th century copper mining town is now considered a National Historic Landmark.  Step back in time as you walk the streets of this deserted Alaskan mining town.

Tribal House of the Bear

PO Box 868
Wrangell AK 99929
(907) 874-3747

Wrangell Museum

Anvik Historical Society and Museum

Operated by the Anvik Historical Society, the museum features local Athabacan artifacts from the mid-19th century to present day.  The collection includes photographs and artifacts from the Anvik Episcopal Mission and other historical items related to the history of the Anvik area.  Located in Anvik, AK.

Circle District Museum

Nenana Alfred Starr Cultural Center

BOX 270, NENANA AK 99760

Phone: 907-832-5520

Museum Index for Other States

Alaska Census Records