Press Room
Welcome to the Anchorage Museum’s online Press Office. Members of the media may view and download information for current and upcoming exhibitions and programs, access the press release archive, and download high-resolution images and video.
Media Contacts
Hank Davis
Communications Manager
907-929-9267
hdavis@anchoragemuseum.org
Kayla Kostka
Communications & Social Media Manager
907-929-9231
kkostka@anchoragemuseum.org
Zakiya McCummings
Communications Manager
907-929-9227
zmccummings@anchoragemuseum.org
Programs & Exhibitions
Press Releases + Images
Filming at the Museum
Commercial Filming Requests
Commercial filming requests are handled by our Facility Rental department and include projects such as advertisements, feature films, mainstream audience documentaries or any productions with a commercial purpose. They also include requests to use the museum as a backdrop for interviews or other content unrelated to the museum or its collection. These requests are subject to location rental policies, availability, and applicable fees.
Museum-Focused Filming Requests
Requests to film for purposes that feature the museum as a visitor destination or highlight the museum’s collection (e.g., documentaries for educational platforms or tourism features) align with our mission and are reviewed by our Communications team. Such projects may be granted courtesy access, provided they support educational or cultural goals and adhere to our guidelines.
A Film & Photography Request form must be received at least two weeks in advance for consideration. Inquire or submit a request form to mpr@anchoragemuseum.org.
A script or filming plan must be submitted with storyboard or scene descriptions and production schedules noted before any request will be considered.
Updates
Summer hours begin May 1
Starting in May, the museum will be open 7-days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., including holidays. First Fridays will have extended hours through 9 p.m.
Muse Restaurant opens for summer service
Located in the museum lobby, Muse Restaurant will be open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., May through September, with casual dining and a full coffee and espresso bar. Muse offers beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and small bites from 6 to 9 p.m. on First Fridays. The atrium café will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Enjoy tours of permanent gallery spaces
Complimentary public tours take place at 1 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning in May, featuring three signature gallery experiences that highlight Alaska’s art, cultures, and history. Visitors can explore northern landscapes and contemporary works in the Art of the North galleries, gain deeper insight into Alaska Native heritage and Indigenous knowledge in Living Our Cultures, Sharing Our Heritage: The First Peoples of Alaska, and discover the diverse stories and knowledge systems that have shaped life in the region in The Alaska Exhibition.