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Museum · Juneau, Alaska
Alaska State Museum
The Alaska State Museum, in downtown Juneau, with collections from the native peoples of the entire state, objects from the Russian period, art and natural history, in a building that also houses the state library and archives.
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About Alaska State Museum
The Alaska State Museum was established in 1900 to gather the human and natural history of the then-territory. It operates in downtown Juneau in a building that also houses the state library and archives, named for Father Andrew P. Kashevaroff, the museum’s first curator.
The native cultures collection covers all regions of Alaska: Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian objects from the Southeast coast, such as chilkat robes, hats and carvings; Athabascan pieces from the interior; and clothing, tools and kayaks of the Inupiat, Yupik, Alutiiq and Unangax peoples. The way exhibits are presented gives voice to the originating communities.
Other galleries address the period when Alaska belonged to Russia, the purchase by the United States in 1867, the gold rushes, life in the territory and the creation of the state in 1959. There is also natural history, with animals of the state’s fauna, and an art gallery with temporary exhibitions.
The museum is a few blocks from the Alaska Capitol and the cruise ship pier, and pairs well with a walk through downtown.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About two hours.
Best time
In any season; in summer mornings have fewer cruise groups. Rainy days, frequent in Juneau, are a good opportunity.
How to get there
In downtown Juneau, on Whittier Street, near the Capitol and a short walk from the harbor. Paid admission; prices are on the state museums’ website.
Tip
Start with the gallery of native cultures to understand the totems and objects you’ll see in Ketchikan and Skagway. When you leave, walk past the Capitol, a few blocks away.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Alaska State Museum
What to see at the Alaska State Museum?
Collections of native peoples from across the state, objects from the Russian period, the history of the Alaska Purchase and the gold rushes, and the art gallery.
Where is the Alaska State Museum located?
In downtown Juneau, about a 10-minute walk from the cruise ship docks.
How long does a visit to the Alaska State Museum take?
About two hours for the main galleries.