Alaska Public Lands Information Center

The feel

The center is in Anchorage's historic Old Federal Building at 605 W 4th Avenue, Suite 105. National Park Rangers staff the desk and help with one-on-one trip planning, brochures and maps, camping destinations and safety tips.

Exhibits cover natural, historical and cultural features across the state, and exhibits, videos and special programs are free. Visitors can also earn a Jr. Ranger badge. There are ranger programs in summer.

What to expect

What it is

A visitor center with exhibits, videos and ranger trip planning for public lands across Alaska.

Time

Plan on 1 to 5 hours.

Fees and passes

Free, with no activity fee and no reservations needed.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Kids

All ages are welcome.

Hazards

The building is still a working courthouse, so you go through security.

Season and access

Open year round in the daytime, with a wheelchair ramp, movies shown with open captions, and assisted listening devices that may be available.

Mingo says

Visit in summer if you want a ranger program. Ask the rangers about the part of the state you are heading to before you drive out.

Before you go

• Leave souvenir ulus and similar items at home, since you pass through security.
• Call (907) 644-3661 or 1-866-869-6887 to confirm movie showtimes and programs.
• Ask about assisted listening devices at (907) 644-3661.
• Leave pets at home, since they are not allowed inside.

Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.