The Anchorage Museum connects people, expands perspectives, and encourages global dialogue about the North and its distinct environment.
As Alaska's largest museum, we are a Smithsonian Affiliate and feature Alaska Native cultures through objects from the Smithsonian Institution. Art of the North and the history of Alaska combine with our hands-on Discovery Center for families, featuring marine life tanks, a planetarium, innovation spaces and more. We host many changing exhibitions each year in our galleries, exploring creative practice, history, and science from the North with connections to places, ideas and people around the world.
The Anchorage Museum sits on the traditional homeland of the Eklutna Dena’ina. The Museum is committed to recognizing and honoring the land, culture and language of the Dena’ina people. We recognize and respect the continuing connection, by Alaska Native people and all Indigenous people, to the land, waters and communities.
COVID-19 UPDATE/VISITOR GUIDELINES
The museum is closed in August for a four-week reset due to COVID-19. We will reopen Sept. 2.
The Museum From Home
A creative and virtual way to enjoy the Museum from your home.
Calendar
From science and nature in the Planetarium to special exhibition related programming, see what’s going on today.
Hours & Tickets
See our hours and get tickets
Tours
Learn about our guided and private tours.
Accessibility
Everyone is welcome at the Anchorage Museum. Learn more about the programs, services and resources we offer to help you have a great visit.
Parking
Parking is available near the museum during business hours and beneath the museum evenings and weekends.
Discovery Center
The Discovery Center has been a part of Anchorage since 1987, bringing hands-on teaching methods in the natural and physical sciences to over 104,000 annual visitors
Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center
Cultural and historic treasures from the Smithsonian’s collections, selected and interpreted with help from Alaska Native advisers, tell the story of Alaska’s First Peoples.
Planetarium
Take a breathtaking journey to the stars or deep dive into science and nature through enhanced graphics, surround sound and full dome experience.
Museum Store
Shop for distinctly Northern gifts and souvenirs including art, jewelry, books and more.
Museum Rentals
Whether your event is all business or simply social, the Anchorage Museum is a distinctive venue.
Tour Operators
Make your group's visit one to remember with a private, docent-led tour through the museum’s galleries.
MUSE
Muse Restaurant and Atrium Cafe - Inspired dining at the Anchorage Museum
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