Free Events
Upcoming Events
Lines of Sight Presents: Tuesday Storytimes
11 a.m. Tuesday, May 14 — In-Person
Introduce your young ones to the magical world of storytelling at the Anchorage Museum's Tuesday Storytimes. Lines of Sight is a testament to the power...
Alternatives to Social Media
6 - 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, May 7, 14 & 21 — In-Person
A class for people who spend more time than they would like on apps, and those who are looking for alternative ways to spend their...
CoWorking Day for Creatives
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 — In-Person
Calling all creative professionals, gig workers, artists and independent makers: Seed Lab is hosting a coworking day for those working in the creative sector. Whether...
Curator Tour: Arctic Sculpture
11 a.m. Wednesday, May 15 — In-Person
Ask questions of our curators during a tour of Arctic Sculpture, presented in a small-scale setting of the museum’s atrium mezzanine display cases. In addition...
Vital + Creative: Seed Packet Watercolor Illustration For Ages 55+
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thursday, May 16 — In-Person
Are you a master gardener, seed saver or botanical art enthusiast? In this hands-on workshop, we will create original seed packets while exploring design layout,...
CIHS Presents: Seward’s Follies — The Life and Legacy of William H. Seward
7 p.m. Thursday, May 16 — In-Person or Online
On William Henry Seward’s 223rd birthday, the Cook Inlet Historical Society presents a program of songs, instrumental music, and dramatic readings exploring Seward’s complicated-but-undeniable role...
Bike to Work Day
7 - 9 a.m. Friday, May 17 — In-Person
Bike to Work Day is an annual celebration of cycling in Anchorage. Participate individually or with a group and stop at treat stations all around...
Sampling 101: A Music Workshop with Ed Washington
1 - 4 p.m. Saturday, May 18 & 25 — In-Person
Out North and the Joe Jim Paul Fan Club (JJPFC) invite you to a sampling workshop with Ed Washington. Explore JJPFC’s collection of Alaska music...
Alternatives to Social Media
6 - 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, May 7, 14 & 21 — In-Person
A class for people who spend more time than they would like on apps, and those who are looking for alternative ways to spend their...
Make It at Seed Lab: Pallet Planters
6 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 — In-Person
Come work on your project in community at Seed Lab. Whether you’re upcycling some furniture or looking for some experienced help with your project, this...
Ken Waldman Book Signing: "Now Entering Alaska Time"
Noon. Friday, May 23 — In-Person
Ken Waldman is a fiddler, poet, and author of 11 books. He’ll be in the museum store playing the fiddle and signing copies of Now...
Sampling 101: A Music Workshop with Ed Washington
1 - 4 p.m. Saturday, May 18 & 25 — In-Person
Out North and the Joe Jim Paul Fan Club (JJPFC) invite you to a sampling workshop with Ed Washington. Explore JJPFC’s collection of Alaska music...
Panel Breaks: Alaska Comic Workshop Sessions with Tadd Galusha
6 - 8 p.m. Saturday, May 25 — In-Person
Join comic illustrator Tadd Galusha for a series of comic workshops. Galusha will give an instructional presentation and art demonstration, followed by time for individual...
Curator Tour: How to Survive
11 a.m. Wednesday, May 29 — In-Person
Come along with museum curators for a tour of How to Survive. In addition to providing an overview of the exhibition, curators will share some...
Bank of America Museums on Us
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, June 1 & Sunday, June 2 — In-Person
Bank of America cardholders enjoy one free museum general admission on the first weekend of the month with BoA credit or debit card and photo...
Bank of America Museums on Us
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, June 1 & Sunday, June 2 — In-Person
Bank of America cardholders enjoy one free museum general admission on the first weekend of the month with BoA credit or debit card and photo...
Lunch on the Lawn w/ Fiona Rose & the Show Ponies
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, 11, 18 & 25 — In-Person
We’re bringing live music and food trucks to you every Tuesday afternoon for weekly all-ages fun. Lunch on the Lawn is our live music series...
Blink: Creative Play at Lunch on the Lawn
11:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25 — In-Person
Play to learn and learn to play! Blink engages toddlers and their caretakers with drop-in, educator-led programs. Each week of the month focuses on specific...
Curator Tour: Arctic Sculpture
11 a.m. Wednesday, June 5 — In-Person
Ask questions of our curators during a tour of Arctic Sculpture. In addition to providing an overview of the works, curators will share some of...
Museum Small-Batch Release at Cynosure Brewing
5 - 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6 — In-Person
Come to a special small-batch release and Anchorage Museum fundraiser at Cynosure Brewing. Cynosure donated a “Brewer for a Day” package as part of the...
Free Create in Art Lab
6 - 8 p.m. Friday, June 7 — In-Person
Feeling inspired by the Anchorage Museum? Let your imagination soar while you paint, draw, and create in Art Lab. Stop in during First Friday hours...
"Wintermoot" Book Eight Release
6 - 9 p.m. Friday, June 7 — In-Person
Lines of Sight comic author and illustrator Nathan Shafer celebrates the release of Wintermoot Book Eight. Chat with the artist, purchase a signed copy and...
First Friday at the Anchorage Museum
6 - 9 p.m. Friday, June 7 — In-Person
Enjoy free admission to the galleries, create in Art Lab, or view rapid space shorts in the planetarium. While in the museum, stop by one...
Docent-led Gallery Talk – The Battle of Dutch Harbor and the Kiska Blitz
6:30, 7 & 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 7 — In-Person
Learn about The Battle of Dutch Harbor and the Kiska Blitz during this docent-led gallery talk. In June 1942 the Imperial Japanese Navy conducted carrier...
Docent-led Gallery Talk – Guided Meditation in How to Survive
6:30, 7, & 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 7 — In-Person
Stop, rest, and slow down. These 15-minute guided meditations, reflecting on themes of time, relationships and wisdom, will take place in Ellie Schmidt’s immersive installation...
Docent-led Gallery Talk: Lingít And Athabascan Clothing And Ornamentation
6:30, 7 & 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 7 — In-Person
Join us in the Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center for a docent-led gallery hosting on Lingít and Athabascan clothing and ornamentation. The Lingít, Eyak, and various...
Spenard Jazz Fest Presents: Alaska Electronic Orchestra with Rick Zelinsky
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 7 — In-Person
Back to the basics of beautiful music making, Alaska Electronic Orchestra improvises with acoustic, electronic instruments, nature sounds and stunning visuals. This Spenard Jazz Fest...
Planetarium Show: "Rapid Space Shorts"
6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 7 — In-Person
These quick planetarium experiences range from constellation tours of the night sky and cruising around the solar system to learning about light and the aurora...
Docent-led Gallery Talk – The Works of Rebecca Lyon
7:30 p.m. Friday, June 7 — In-Person
Sit in on a docent-led discussion of the works of Rebecca Lyon. Lyon uses a variety of media to create works of art that speak...
Lunch on the Lawn w/ Rick Brooks
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, 11, 18 & 25 — In-Person
We’re bringing live music and food trucks to you every Tuesday afternoon for weekly all-ages fun. Lunch on the Lawn is our live music series...
Blink: Creative Play at Lunch on the Lawn
11:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25 — In-Person
Play to learn and learn to play! Blink engages toddlers and their caretakers with drop-in, educator-led programs. Each week of the month focuses on specific...
Procreate® Tutorials: Digital Drawing Circle
4 - 6 p.m. Thursday, June 13 — In-Person
Unlock your creative potential with Procreate® Tutorials at the Anchorage Museum. Procreate® Digital Drawing Circle offers an inviting and collaborative space for digital artists to...
Lunch on the Lawn w/ the SpeNerds
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, 11, 18 & 25 — In-Person
We’re bringing live music and food trucks to you every Tuesday afternoon for weekly all-ages fun. Lunch on the Lawn is our live music series...
Blink: Creative Play at Lunch on the Lawn
11:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25 — In-Person
Play to learn and learn to play! Blink engages toddlers and their caretakers with drop-in, educator-led programs. Each week of the month focuses on specific...
Free Admission Day: Juneteenth
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 19 — In-Person
Join us as we recognize Juneteenth (June 19), the day commemorating of the ending of slavery in the United States. Admission is free thanks to...
How To Survive Workshop: Basket Weaving with Baling Straps
10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 19 — In-Person
Since 2012, Hawai'i-based artist Gaye Chan has foraged plastic baling straps and developed a weaving technique to make containers while learning a basic skill practiced...
Vital + Creative: Cyanotypes For Ages 55+
Noon - 3:00 p.m. Thursday, June 20 — In-Person
In this workshop, learn about one of the oldest photographic processes in the world: cyanotype. Cyanotype is a printing process that was invented in the...
Soul in the Cemetery
1 - 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22 — In-Person
Some of the most notable members of Alaska’s Black community are buried in downtown Anchorage in a cemetery established by President Woodrow Wilson in 1915. Join...
Lunch on the Lawn w/ Memory Bliss
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, 11, 18 & 25 — In-Person
We’re bringing live music and food trucks to you every Tuesday afternoon for weekly all-ages fun. Lunch on the Lawn is our live music series...
Blink: Creative Play at Lunch on the Lawn
11:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25 — In-Person
Play to learn and learn to play! Blink engages toddlers and their caretakers with drop-in, educator-led programs. Each week of the month focuses on specific...
Curator Tour: How to Survive
11 a.m. Wednesday, June 26 — In-Person
Come along with museum curators for a tour of How to Survive. In addition to providing an overview of the exhibition, curators will share some...
Make It at Seed Lab: Open Workshop
6 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26 — In-Person
Come work on your project in community at Seed Lab. Whether you’re upcycling some furniture or simply looking for some experienced help with your project,...