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List of museums in Alaska

State list shows cultural offerings all across the Last Frontier

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This list was provided by the Alaska State Museum, which operates museums in Juneau and Sitka. Descriptions were provided by the individual museums and were not written by the Alaska State Museum.

Simon Paneak Memorial Museum
341 Mekiana Road
907-661-3413
http://www.co.north-slope.ak.us/nsb/55.htm
Description: Nunamiut Eskimo history and traditions; tools clothing; skin tent; caribou; hunting; fishing; trapping; trading. Guided tours, formal education programs for students; loan exhibits; special events. Educational materials, local Native crafts, gift items and other museum related items for sale in shop.

Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum
4721 Aircraft Drive, Lake Hood
907-248-5325; Hangar: 248-9838
E-mail: aahm@alaska.net
Web page: http://home.gci.net/~aahm/
Hours: May-Sept.: Daily 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Oct.-April: Call for hours
Admission: Adults $6; Seniors and military: $4.50; Children 7-12: $2.75; 6 and under free.
Description: 20 aircraft of various types including a 1928 Stearman C2B, a 1934 WACO YKC, a 1929 Travelair 6000B, a 1937 F-24-G, a 1937 Stinson SR9 "Gullwing," a 1943 Grumman Goose and a 1943 PBY 5A Catalina Canso. Exhibits include The Aleutian Campaign during WWII; Wiley Post and Will Rogers; the search for Carl Ben Eielson; historic polar flights and much more. A selection of historic aviation videos, pioneer pilots and their achievements is shown in the theater. Museum shop sells models, pins, clothing, stuffed animals, postcards, jewelry and other items relating to aviation.

Alaska Museum of Natural History
201 North Bragaw
907-274-2400
E-mail: t.bennett@alaskamuseum.org
Web page: www.alaskamuseum.org
Hours: (Note: this museum is in the process of relocating and re-opening. Call ahead for current information.
Admission:
Staff:
Description: Largest exhibits of rocks, minerals and exciting rare fossils in the state. Learn about North America's oldest duckbill dinosaur found in the local Talkeetna Mountains, as well as our major dinosaur discoveries of the 90s. Dioramas rich in ecology, large mammals and birds.

Alaska Native Heritage Center
8800 Heritage Center Drive, Anchorage, AK 99506
907-330-8000
Web page: http://www.alaskanative.net
Hours: summer: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; winter to be announced
Admission: Adults $19.95, Children (7-16) $14.95.
Staff: Margaret Nelson, CEO; Patricia Partnow, Vice Pres.of Ed.; Vernon Chimegalrea, Vice Pres.of Prog.
Description: An educational and cultural institution for all Alaskans, the Alaska Native Heritage Center will provide programs in both academic and informal settings, including workshops, demonstrations and guided tours of indoor exhibits and outdoor village sites. Local residents and visitors to Alaska are introduced to Native traditions and customs of both the past and present. The Welcome House is a celebration of contemporary Alaska Native cultures while the outdoor facilities and sites allow the exploration of ancient tradition and the presentation of stories from the past. Our Center provides a unique opportunity to experience Alaska's Native cultures in one location.

Alaska State Trooper Museum
Sixth Avenue near C street
(800) 770-5050
E-mail: foast@alaska.net
Web page: http://www.alaska.net/~foast
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. Noon-4 p.m.
Admission: free
Description: The history of law enforcement in the Territory and State of Alaska is told in exhibits, memorabilia and photographs. A small gift shop is also located on the premises.

Alaska Zoo
4731 O'Malley Road
907-346-3242
Hours: Summer: Daily 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Winter: Daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: Adults: $7; Seniors (over 65): $6; Teens: $5; Children: $4; Under 3: Free
Description: Most Alaskan animals: wolves, polar bear, brown bear, glacier bear, black bear, wolverine, musk ox, seal, otter, moose, caribou, lynx, etc. Elephant. Guided trips on request.

Anchorage Museum of History and Art
121 West 7th Avenue
907-343-4326
Web page: http://www.anchoragemuseum.org
Hours: Summer (May 15-Sept. 15): Daily 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. except Saturday, 9 -6pm.
Winter: Tues.- Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 1 - 5 p.m.
Admission: Adults: $5; Seniors: $4.50; Juniors (under 18) and members: Free
Description: Exhibits and collections represent Alaska's Natives, state history, and Alaskan art. Spacious galleries house informative and educational exhibits of the permanent collection and temporary exhibits from around the world. Education-based programs include: classes, tours, lectures, performances, and films. Special exhibits, classes and events for children. Facilities include: museum shop, cafe, library and archives. Accredited by the American Association of Museums.

Elmendorf Museum
84-81 19th St. Elmendorf AFB
907-552-2436
E-mail: thomas_liebscher@elmendorf.af.mil
Hours of operation (summer): Mon-Thur. 3 pm -4:45 pm. Fri-Sat. Noon - 4:45 pm.
Admission: Free
Description: Primarily wildlife exhibits, ecosystem displays.