Museum of the North

About

Telling the stories of Alaska and the North.

Story

Discover Alaska Native cultures, natural wonders, and diverse wildlife. Explore 2,000 years of Alaska art. The museum's exhibits are the best introduction to Alaska’s diverse wildlife, people, and lands. View original installations about Alaska's dinosaurs and the research made possible by our collections.

Experience breathtaking architecture and views of the Alaska Range. Movies daily. Museum Store and Café on site. Behind-the-Scenes Tours offered during the summer. Open year-round.

The museum’s research collections represent millions of years of biological diversity and thousands of years of cultural traditions. These objects serve as a valuable resource for research on climate change, genetics, contaminants and other issues facing Alaska and the circumpolar North.

The museum is also the premier repository for artifacts and specimens collected on public lands in Alaska.