Sitka Historical Society & Museum — Attraction in Alaska

It was a very educational stop in the town. We even were lucky to get a traditional dance and live narration of the Russian impact on the area. The show was free and only 30 minutes but we'll execute. The 5 dancers gave us all their energy with several outfit changes in those 30 minutes. It is not walkable from the cruise pier, yet the free city shuttles from the pier stop just in from of the building, there are long lines but move pretty fast. Still plan with plenty of time to make sure you are back on time in your ship. It is super cool that most of the ports of call in Alaska give you direct access to the town and some attractions and things to do (our ports of call where Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, and Icy...

There is a new show called The Storytellers. My best description would be a family-friendly, live Broadway musical, with local talent, digitally enhanced with projector screens, colourful costumes, telling the story of Sitka. If you visit Sitka and are interested in history, musicals, Broadway shows, then you don't want to miss this local production. And don't forget to take advantage of the photo opportunity...

Inside is a very nice museum. For the totem walk... If you are facing the Museum, go to the right side and walk the path near the water. The totems are on the water side of the walk. Once you reach the totem in the green grass field, turn around, unless you want to walk through the woods...