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 & Polar Nights
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
Occasionally, the museum presents special exhibitions requiring supplemental tickets. These tickets include general museum admission. Please note that during free and reduced general admission events, fees still apply for special exhibitions.
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.