Anchorage Museum

The feel

The museum is at 625 C Street in downtown Anchorage, a short walk from Town Square Park, and it stays open year-round. On the second floor, the Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center shows more than 600 Alaska Native cultural heritage pieces brought back to their homelands in the Living Our Cultures exhibition.

The center uses touch screens, videos with Alaska Native experts and a 3-D sound art installation of Alaska Native storytellers. Art and science galleries share the building, and.

What to expect

What it is

An art, science and history museum in downtown Anchorage with a Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center gallery on the second floor.

Crowds and best time

First Fridays run until 9 p.m. with free admission after 6 p.m. Sensory Friendly Second Sundays offer a quieter visit.

Parking

Parking is plentiful nearby. The underground garage is public evenings and weekends. Rates are $5 for 0 to 2 hours, $8 for 2 to 4 hours, $10 for 4 to 6 hours and $15 for 6 to 10 hours. Metered spots on 7th Avenue are free Saturday, Sunday and after 6 p.m.

Fees and passes

$25 adult, $23 senior (65+), military or student, $20 Alaska resident with valid ID, $12 children (6-12). Free for children age 5 and younger and members. Admission is $5 on the third Thursday of the month, October to April.

Kids

Children aged 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or older.

Season and access

Summer hours (May to September) are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Winter hours (October to April) are closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Mingo says

Visit on a third Thursday between October and April for $5 admission. For a quieter visit, try a Sensory Friendly Second Sunday.

Before you go

• Plan around the winter closure on Mondays from October to April.
• Bring a valid ID to get the $20 Alaska resident rate.
• Call (907) 929-9200 for current hours and events.

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