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
SEPT-OCT 2024
Free Admission Day for Alaska Residents
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, Anchorage Museum
It’s 9/07, and Alaska residents are invited to enjoy the museum free of charge Saturday, Sept. 7, thanks to a generous donation from GCI. Come and celebrate the art, history and culture of the North with your Alaska community.
Winter Season Hours begin Oct. 1
The Anchorage Museum switches to winter hours Oct. 1, when hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with extended hours through 9 p.m. Fridays; and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays. The museum is closed on Mondays. Admission is free from 6 – 9 p.m. every First Friday.
$5 Third Thursdays
Third Thursdays monthly, October through April
Enjoy admission to the museum for just $5 on the Third Thursday of the Month.
Museum After Dark
6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, Anchorage Museum
Museum After Dark returns with a special Sasquatch theme. This adults-only evening features music, demos, special planetarium programs and more. 21+; all attendees must have valid ID. $40. Museum members receive a 10% discount and access to a members-only bar.
In the News
August 2024
Alaska Native Quarterly
Anchorage Museum showcasing ivory carvings through 2026
July 2024
Alaska Public Media
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
May 2024
KYUK
Coffee at KYUK: Art from walrus tusks
April 2024
Anchorage Daily News
At the Far North Fashion Show, Alaska Native Designs take flight
March 2024
UAF Sun Star
A Critic’s Stroll: Anchorage Museum – How to Survive