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Trace 10,000 years of history, from the formation of towering peaks to dinosaurs and mammoths. Explore the traditions of diverse Alaska Native cultures and find out more about their role in contemporary life. Discover Alaska's expansion from the gold rush to statehood and beyond. It's all possible through museums and cultural centers in Anchorage.

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Historic aircraft at the Alaska Aviation Museum
Historic aircraft at the Alaska Aviation Museum ©Alaska Aviation Museum

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Anchorage is the crossroads for Alaska, where gold rush adventurers met Russian and Native culture and a tent city in the wilderness blossomed into the state’s largest city.
Anchorage is home to many museums and historical attractions that present Alaska’s fascinating blend of Russian, Native, gold rush and pioneer history from every imaginable angle.
It's easy to spend quality family time in Anchorage, Alaska, where bears, bison and beaches mix with salmon, science and scenery for an unforgettable family vacation experience.
Timeless, indigenous, diverse, eclectic, provocative, original – the arts in Anchorage reflect the inspiration felt everywhere; in the environment, the people, the culture and scenic surroundings.