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Visiting this area you'll see plenty of totem poles but they all have a story which shold be told by a native.
The historical value of the totems have been preserved in this building. There are guides who are SO KNOWLEDGEABLE about the historical features of totems and tre Tlingit culture. Of all the ports this was the most historically deep place we had gotten to experience....More
We had seen a number of totems in Vancover and other places, so we thought that the Heritage Center would give us some better stories. We learned a lot about why totems were carved and erected, and when they might have been taken down instead...More
It was a gem of a spot so much history on the totem poles. Well worth the visit with the people who work there very nice and answered so many questions
A great look at our Native American past, seeing the culture and people that are essential to understanding Alaska
We took a city bus here (did not wish to wait for shuttle) and the free shuttle back. This small museum has a nice collection of old totems. These are original totems (in varying conditions) and not reproductions. This is definitely worth visiting (especially if...More
Many totems to explore. Has an admission but it is well worth the price. I took the bus there and enjoyed the center.
Nice collection of older totem poles. We also found the baskets and other native items interesting to see. Not a large center so easy to see in less than an hour if pressed for time.
We opted to see Ketchikan on our own instead of a tour. Totems are a big thing in Ketchikan, and we decided in advance that we would prefer to see the Totem Heritage Center rather than get on a bus to the Historical Park; we...More
Very nice facility with restrooms and much history to take in. The staff was helpful and very nice to everyone visiting. Great Totem pole for pictures opt.
