The Anchorage Museum is a place of ideas and transformation in a rapidly changing world. It is a place of narratives and perspectives, resilient and relevant communities working toward a better future for all.
The museum is a Smithsonian Affiliate and celebrates Alaska Native cultures through presenting voices, stories and cultural heritage pieces from the Smithsonian Institution. Art of the North and the history of Alaska combine throughout the museum, including our interactive all-ages Discovery Center, 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.
Calendar
From science and nature in the Planetarium to special exhibition-related programming, see what’s going on today.Hours & Tickets
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Access
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.
Tours
Learn about our guided and private tours.
The Museum From Home
A creative and virtual way to enjoy the Museum from your home.
Discovery Center
The Discovery Center brings interactive teaching methods in the natural and physical sciences visitors of all ages.Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center
Cultural heritage pieces 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.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
Museum Rentals
Whether your event is all business or simply social, the Anchorage Museum is a distinctive venue.
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