Alaska State Museum
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My husband and I visited the museum whilst on a cruise. It's a hidden gem tracing the history of Alaska throughout the ages. I particularly enjoyed the social history of the indigenious people and how the gold rush, fur trade etc impacted upon them. The museum is quite small but the exhibits, information boards and interactive displays are fabulous, providing great insight. It's a gentle 10 minute walk from the cruise terminal and the entry fee of $14 per person is a bargain. We spent a lovely hour wandering around and now definately feel more informed about Alaska.
S YoungS Young
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I spent 4 hours there, looked at everything, watched an artist make a real canoe, listened to all the documentaries, learned about first people face tattooing tradition, as well as the shawls they made to hold water ceremonies by the shore. I found out there are 11 different types of tribes living around Alaska region, and sometimes Russians would invade Alaska. This museum was fascinating and beautifully curated. I learned a ton speaking to the staff who were extremely knowledgeable and patient. Ticket was around $40? Can't remember exactly, very worth it.
Alice ZhouAlice Zhou
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This is a WONDERFUL Museum about the history of the state of Alaska. It was built in 2016 and has a FREE underground parking garage. It takes about 2 or 3 hours to go through the whole museum. There are many artistic artifacts and authentic tools and clothing, as well as taxidermy animals. Everything is laid out in a easy to follow fashion. The displays are very impressive, but not everything is labeled. The staff are friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our visit tremendously and we highly recommend this museum!
Sharon DoyleSharon Doyle
10
Alaska State Museum has a plethora of artifacts; animals, Tlingit people history, tools, trades, carvings etc… They laid this museum out very well and explained things simply with not too much reading. The artifacts are all in mint condition and have been well taken care of. Entry isn’t that much but you do need to allow enough time to take it all in. If you’re on a cruise make sure you go here first so you’re not rushing or miss this special place altogether.
Michelle FoyMichelle Foy
10
This museum has a broad array of topics that it tackles. It addresses Tlingit history, statehood history, politics on a national and state level, the role of Alaska in world wars among many, many other topics. The display cases are plentiful and full of information. The quality of the items displayed is very high. The informative descriptors on the cases is equally as high. This is a fascinating museum and well worth the visit.
Kent RoundyKent Roundy
10
Such a great hidden gem of a museum. Loved the displays featuring not just modern Alaska as part of the US but also displays featuring the culture of the area from the various time periods when Russia controlled the area, the native peoples and tribes and how the history of the area has shaped what we see today. Thoroughly enjoyed this museum and will visit each time in the future to see the changing displays
Dave BucholtzDave Bucholtz
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Nearby Attractions Of Alaska State Museum
Alaska Shore Excursions
Juneau Cruise Ship Terminal Area
Liquid Alaska Tours
Mount Roberts Tramway
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The Whale Project
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Wings Airways & the Taku Glacier Lodge
Historic Merchants Wharf

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Basic Info
Address
395 Whittier St, Juneau, AK 99801, United States
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Phone
+1 907-465-2901
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Website
museums.alaska.gov
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Overview
4.8
(298 reviews)
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cultural
family friendly
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The Alaska State Museum is a museum in Juneau, Alaska, United States. The museum's collections include cultural materials from the people of the Northwest Coast, the Athabascan cultures of Interior ...
attractions: Alaska Shore Excursions, Juneau Cruise Ship Terminal Area, Liquid Alaska Tours, Mount Roberts Tramway, Jewels By Kris, The Whale Project, Foodland IGA, Monarch Jewels, Wings Airways & the Taku Glacier Lodge, Historic Merchants Wharf, restaurants: Tracy’s King Crab Shack- OPEN!, Red Dog Saloon, The Hangar On The Wharf, Deckhand Dave's Fish Tacos, Pel'meni, Alaska Fish & Chips Company at the Flight Deck, Sandpiper Cafe, Heritage Coffee Roasting Co. - Downtown Cafe, The Rookery Cafe, Alaskan Brewing Public House

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