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Kodiak Military History Museum

30 Reviews

#5 of 11 things to do in Kodiak

Museums, Military Museums

1400 Abercrombie Dr, Kodiak, Kodiak Island, AK 99615-7153

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“Great little museum”

Went here recently as part of a forest and museum tour. It's a great little museum and an asset to... read more

Reviewed August 18, 2018

DaMaPaOz

Brisbane, Australia

via mobile

“Important History Lesson”

When you mention WWII to most people, they typically don't think about the state of Alaska. But... read more

Reviewed August 13, 2018

IndependentTravelAK

Bartlett, Illinois

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4.5 30 reviews

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“bunker”(10 reviews)

“volunteers”(7 reviews)

“jeep”(3 reviews)

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1400 Abercrombie Dr, Kodiak, Kodiak Island, AK 99615-7153

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DaMaPaOz

Brisbane, Australia

225

Reviewed August 18, 2018 via mobile

Great little museum

Went here recently as part of a forest and museum tour. It's a great little museum and an asset to Kodiak. The people who volunteer there are knowledgable and friendly. They had a working step by step exchange and teleprinters which was a joy to...More

Date of experience: August 2018

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IndependentTravelAK

Bartlett, Illinois

13542

Reviewed August 13, 2018

Important History Lesson

When you mention WWII to most people, they typically don't think about the state of Alaska. But, as this museum shows us, the enemy was a lot closer than most people realize, actually occupying a couple of the Aleutian Islands. Ft. A was a critical...More

Date of experience: July 2018

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KodiakPastor

Kodiak, Alaska

Reviewed July 25, 2018

WW2 Buffs Must See!

You will be impressed by this cool little WW2 museum located in a bunker in Ft Abercrombie! (Lots of amazing hiking trails with other WW2 memorabilia in the woods!) They have an amazing collection of artifacts, including a jeep and uniforms for a cool photo...More

Date of experience: October 2017

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ArryAwk

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

19681

Reviewed June 13, 2018

Very well done - a real glimpse of life here in WWII

The whole area around Miller Point in Fort Abercrombie is in effect an open air museum with buildings and guns dating back to when this was a military post for the US army. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor it became obvious that Alaska's...More

Date of experience: May 2018

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WiseRiver01

Montana

Reviewed September 11, 2017

Take the Time and SEE IT.

The docents do an excellent job with this place. Its all volunteers. The WWII history in Kodiak is incredible, this place is worth the visit.

Date of experience: September 2017

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PCfan

Idyllwild, California

6950

Reviewed August 15, 2017

Bigger than you might think

This museum is so much bigger than the outside suggests. Lots of good artifacts and a great interactive section (adults and kids alike enjoy this).

Date of experience: August 2017

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Zarathushtra

Alanya, Turkey

2518

Reviewed July 29, 2017

A different experience

Still there are some big machines, guns, war balls standing on there. there are some hidden caves-hills, that cannot seen from sea, but there are doors and windows at the side of land...

Date of experience: August 2016

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329jom

Sydney, Australia

3311

Reviewed July 18, 2017

Must see

Thiere is a very interesting collection of World War 2 relics housed in the gun fortification with spectacular views. Carefully collated and cared for and lots of history here.

Date of experience: July 2017

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hotsauselover

Austin, Texas

4525

Reviewed July 7, 2017 via mobile

interesting

cool museum inside an old bunker. has lots of old wwII paraphernalia. Very friendly staff/operator that encourage hands on, so kid friendly for sure. Kinda small but informative, whole family enjoyed it.

Date of experience: June 2017

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MechAlexx

147

Reviewed May 20, 2017

Cool place

Cool place with knowledgeable people that can explain to you the history of how Kodiak was involved in some of the wars. Clothes are there for the kids to try on last time I went. It's set up in an old bunker so you really...More

Date of experience: July 2016

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