We are impressed by how much effort the museum put into their displays. Very educational and informative. It introduces a wide range of the Northern culture here including wild animals, early residents’ history, immigrants, eskimos’ culture and even collects ice age Mammoth scull! It is...More

they have some great exhibits and history of alaska. it is a must see you want to know about the heritage of alaska. two floors full of exhibits.

We enjoyed our visit to the museum and the view from the campus. Would definitely return, especially in winter.

This museum is a perfect combination of visual and informational history. They actually let you touch authentic prehistoric animal bones! I learned a great deal about Alaska’s history and also had an opportunity to wander an exhibit by native artists including one in the sound...More

The museum is in an attractive building at the University. Its largest gallery is basically Alaskan history, with some stuffed animals for the natural environment. Don't miss Blue Babe the bison. There are some fascinating bits of information here, for example there is an extensive...More

This was a wonderful museum. Learned so much about Alaska and the history and residents we really enjoyed the Aurora film too.

Everything I read and heard about this museum turned out to be true. It's a fantastic tribute to Native Alaskan artists, the native animals of Alaska, it's prehistoric life, and everything in between. The museum is in a beautiful, open and clean building and everyone...More