Anchorage Museum

A world-class museum in downtown Anchorage. The state's largest museum includes the Alaska History Gallery, Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center, science exhibits, shop and full-service restaurant. One of the top 10 most visited attractions in Alaska, the Anchorage Museum is a world-class art, history and science museum. Its collections offer an overview of the Alaska’s rich history and an introduction to its varied culture. Displays in the Alaska History Gallery delve into Russian occupation, the gold rush, the Exxon Valdez oil spill and more. The Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center gives visitors a glimpse of the diverse culture of the Alaska Native peoples, while the Imaginarium Discovery Center will ignite the child in everyone with hands-on science exhibits. Free public programs include hourly docent tours during the summer months. The museum also features an award-winning museum shop and full service restaurant specializing in Alaska cuisine.