The Anchorage Museum is open Thursdays through Sundays.
The Discovery Center is open with timed-ticket access.
RESERVE DISCOVERY CENTER TICKETS
To ensure everyone has a safe visit, visitors must wear face masks and practice physical distancing. Beginning May 21, fully vaccinated individuals may visit without face coverings.
museum HOURS
Thursday - Saturday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday
Noon to 6 p.m.
Closed Monday - Wednesday
MUSEUM Admission & Tickets
$20 Adult (18-64)
$17 Alaska resident (18-64)
$15 Senior (65+), student, military with ID
$10 Ages 6-12
FREE 5 and younger
FREE Museum members (best deal!)
Some exhibitions and events may carry a separate charge.
Find free or discounted admission opportunities HERE
BUY TICKETS
Note: Discovery Center access requires advance ticket reservations due to capacity limits. See link below to reserve Discovery Center tickets. No reservations required for general museum access only.
Discovery Center
The Discovery Center is to the public with restricted spaces, 30-person capacity, and hourly ticketed entry.
The land, sky, water and life spaces will be fully open. The Thomas Planetarium is open Thursdays and Fridays for scheduled member-only programming. CoLab, the innovation area and Tote KidSpace remain closed.
Timed tickets required for general public and museum members; hourly time slots with visitors admitted on the hour. Ticketed walk-ins welcome with first-come, first-served ticketing. Purchase timed tickets in advance to assure entry time.
Visitors check in at museum front desk; Discovery Center visitors will be issued a wearable entry sticker.
RESERVE DISCOVERY CENTER TICKETS
Our plan to keep you safe during your visit
SAFETY FACE COVERINGS
Staff and visitors will wear fabric face coverings. Beginning May 21, fully vaccinated individuals may visit without face coverings.
CLEANING
Frequent cleaning of high-touch, high-traffic surfaces with deep cleaning when the building is closed
SOCIAL/PHYSICAL DISTANCING
Visitors and staff will maintain 6 feet of distance in all spaces. Beginning May 21, fully vaccinated individuals may visit without physically distancing.
HEALTHY VISITORS AND STAFF
Frequent hand washing encouraged + sanitizing stations provided throughout the museum
If you feel unwell, stay home - Know COVID-19 symptoms
MUSEUM MEMBERS ENJOY FREE ADMISSION
Before you purchase your tickets, consider becoming a museum member. Members enjoy free museum admission all year and 10% off at the Anchorage Museum Store and Muse Restaurant/Atrium Cafe. Join today.
Discounts
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.