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
Leroy Polk
Communications Manager
907-929-9231
lpolk@anchoragemuseum.org
Zakiya McCummings
Communications Manager
907-929-9227
zmccummings@anchoragemuseum.org
Programs & Exhibitions
Press Releases + Images
Filming Guidelines + Request Form
Filming at the Anchorage Museum is a courtesy that may be extended to projects that contribute to the museum’s mission. These may include educational documentaries, news crews and news productions, or projects that feature or promote the Anchorage Museum and are reviewed and approved by the Marketing and Public Relations or Facility Rental Department.
Due to limited resources, commercial filming requests are not a museum priority. Commercial projects include advertising for a third-party product, annual report for a third-party company, movie productions, television productions, etc.
B-roll of the museum is available to qualified members of the media.
Visit the museum Filming Guidelines & Requests Form for more information.
Updates
NOV-DEC 2024
Free Admission for Active Duty Military, Veterans and Their Families
Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10
As a thank you for service past and present, the Anchorage Museum extends free admission to active duty military, veterans, and their families in observance of Veteran’s Day (Monday, Nov. 11). Come and enjoy four floors of exhibitions and installations exploring life in the North. Looking for military history? Visit the Alaska Exhibition on the second floor.
Free admission to the museum for active duty military, veterans and their families, sponsored by Global Credit Union.
Crafted in Alaska
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday Nov. 29 & Saturday Nov. 30, Atrium and Second Floor Mezzanine
Browse through a curated selection of handmade treasures, from jewelry and textile art to pottery and printed designs at the museum's annual holiday craft event. Shop in the festive and elegant atmosphere of the museum atrium and support Alaska's thriving community of creative makers, designers and artists by purchasing directly from them. Free admission both days.
A portion of all proceeds from this event supports Anchorage Museum programs and exhibitions. Museum members enjoy a 10% discount on all purchases.
Heyi-Days Outdoor Programs and Market
Visit Anchorage and downtown businesses and organizations enliven Anchorage as a winter city with Heyi Days. Heyi Days, named for an Athabaskan word for winter, will feature activities, events and pop-up engagements all over downtown on select dates. Stop by to take part in an activity, warm up with our heaters and purchase a hot beverage. The Anchorage Museum will feature outdoor programming and shopping on the outdoor walkway between 6th Avenue and the main entrance. Free.
Schedule:
3 - 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7
Noon - 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14
Noon - 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15
In the News
October 2024
Alaska's News Source (KTUU - NBC)
Cordova-based artist details glacial retreat in new Anchorage Museum exhibit
September 2024
Alaska's News Source (KTUU - NBC)
August 2024
Alaska Native Quarterly
Anchorage Museum showcasing ivory carvings through 2026
July 2024
Alaska Public Media - KSKA
Anchorage Museum bike tour helps riders discover the city’s secret gardens
June 2024
Alaska's News Source (KTUU - NBC)
Ivory carvings showcased in Anchorage Museum collection