Hours
Summer Hours
May 1 - Sep. 30
Daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Winter Hours
Oct. 1 - April 30
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue. - Sat.
Noon to 6 p.m. Sun.
Closed Mon.
After Hours Programming
First Fridays (all year)
& Polar Nights (Oct. 1 to April 30)
6 to 9 p.m.
Admission & Tickets
General Admission
Free for Museum members
$18 Adult
$15 Alaska resident
$12 Senior (65+), Student, Military (with ID)
$9 Children 3-12
Free 2 and younger
Free First Fridays 6 to 9 p.m.
Buy online
Special Exhibitions
Currently on view, Death in the Ice: The Mystery of the Franklin Expedition presents the enduring mystery behind Sir John Franklin’s expedition to chart the Northwest Passage. This a special exhibition that carries a fee of $5 in addition to general museum admission. Please note that during free and reduced general admission events, fees still apply for special exhibitions.
Buy online with Special Exhibition
Discounts
- Museum members enjoy free museum admission all year and 10% off at the Anchorage Museum Store and Muse Restaurant/Atrium Cafe'
- Adults 65 and older, students and military receive discounted general admission with ID
- Reciprocal admission for members of participating museums (see list of museums, with proof of membership; discount not available for tickets purchased online)
- AAA and LifeBalance members receive $1 off adult admission (with proof of membership; discount not available for tickets purchased online or applicable to special exhibitions, planetarium shows or classes/workshops)
Upcoming Events & Programs
See our calendar for the most up to date information.
Free Admission Days - 2019
January
4 First Friday 6 to 9 p.m.
5 & 6 Bank of America Museums on Us Free Day*
February
1 First Friday 6 to 9 p.m.
2 & 3 Bank of America Museums on Us Free Day*
March
1 First Friday 6 to 9 p.m.
2 & 3 Bank of America Museums on Us Free Day*
April
5 First Friday 6 to 9 p.m.
6 & 7 Bank of America Museums on Us Free Day*
20 Kids Day (children 12 and under are free)
May
3 First Friday 6 to 9 p.m.
4 North x North Citizen Science Day**
5 Bank of America Museums on Us Free Day*
June
1 & 2 Bank of America Museums on Us Free Day*
7 First Friday 6 to 9 p.m.
July
5 First Friday 6 to 9 p.m.
6 & 7 Bank of America Museums on Us Free Day*
August
2 First Friday 6 to 9 p.m.
3 & 4 Bank of America Museums on Us Free Day*
September
6 First Friday 6 to 9 p.m.
7 & 8 Bank of America Museums on Us Free Day*
14 Wells Fargo Free Day Welcoming Week
21 Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day – Free with downloadable ticket at smithsonianmag.com/museumday
October
4 First Friday 6 to 9 p.m.
5 & 6 Bank of America Museums on Us Free Day*
November
1 First Friday 6 to 9 p.m.
2 & 3 Bank of America Museums on Us Free Day*
29 & 30 PolarFest Meetup & Market
December
1 PolarFest Meetup & Market
6 First Friday 6 to 9 p.m.
7 & 8 Bank of America Museums on Us Free Day*
15 Wells Fargo Free Day Winter Welcome
* Bank of America cardholders enjoy one free museum general admission on the first full weekend of every month with credit or debit card and photo ID.