Atwood Resource Center
The Bob and Evangeline Atwood Alaska Resource Center is located on the museum's first floor. The public is welcome to use our Paul G. Allen Family Foundation Reading Room to research the museum's collections, which include Alaska-related photographs, books, periodicals and maps from the 19th century through today.
Hours
June:
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday
July through Sept. 15:
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
Winter:
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
Contact
Phone: (907) 929-9235
E-mail: resourcecenter@anchoragemuseum.org
Library collection
The Atwood Resource Center maintains a library of more than 12,000 titles focusing on history, ethnography and art of Alaska and the North. The collection also includes historic maps of Alaska. Circulation of library material is restricted to staff and volunteers, but the public is welcome to use the collection as a reference library. Access our catalog here.
Artists' file
We gather published information about past and present Alaska artists, maintaining paper files and a database of more than 12,300 names. Please direct inquiries about specific artists to resourcecenter@anchoragemuseum.org.
Photo collection

Major collections include:
Image reproductions and use
For information about ordering reproductions or using photographs, e-mail resourcecenter@anchoragemuseum.org.
Donations
Reconstructing history through photography is a fascinating piece-by-piece adventure, and each new collection expands our ability to do that. The photo and book collection is carefully preserved and stored to ensure a long, useful life. To inquire about donating Alaska materials, call (907) 929-9235.
Reference
We are happy to provide reference assistance. Please e-mail resourcecenter@anchoragemuseum.org or call.
Museum Exchange Program
The Atwood Resource Center participates in a museum publications exchange program. Annually, Anchorage Museum publications are sent to 200 reciprocating museums in the United States and Canada. Current newsletters and exhibition catalogs from these museums are kept on file at the Anchorage Museum.