 | | A world-class museum located in the heart of Alaska's largest city, the Anchorage Museum of History & Art began as a public-private partnership to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the purchase of Alaska from Russia. The Museum opened its doors in 1968 with an exhibition of 60 borrowed Alaska paintings, and a collection of 2,500 historic and ethnographic objects loaned from the local historical society.As the facility grew, so did the Museum's collections. The permanent collection now numbers 17,500 objects plus an education collection of roughly 2,000 artifacts; the Department contains more than 350,000 historical photographs. Operating beyond the walls of its building, the Museum is now responsible for the Municipality's 276 works of public art, valued at more than $5.8 million. Each year, more than 20 traveling exhibits from around the globe visit the Museum.Recent visiting exhibitions include those featuring works made entirely of recycled materials; an exhibit inside and outside the building by light artists, and Wrapped In Pride a touring celebration of Ghanaian kente cloth and African American identity. Traveling exhibitions are complemented by innovative public programming--community-wide cultural events, Free Family Days featuring local artists and hands-on art activities, and docent-led tours for approximately 15,000 school children every year.In 1992, the Museum became the home of the first regional office of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History Arctic Studies Center. The Arctic Studies Center supports the Museum's mission through research, education, collections and exhibitions. Today the Museum-one of the 10 most visited attractions in Alaska-looks forward to another expansion of both its facility and mission, to become the region's premier repository and workshop for the study, appreciation, and enjoyment of the culture and science of the North. |
| |  | | | Facilities: Restrooms, a gift shop, and a caf are available at the Achorage Museum of History and Art. Reservations: Unknown Best Time To Visit: Summer Hours: May 15th through September 15th: Open 7 days a week, 9 am - 6 pm Thursdays open until 9 pm. Winter Hours: January 1 through May 14th: Wednesday - Saturday, 10am - 6pm, and Sundays, Noon - 5pm. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.Fees: An admission fee is charged. Accessibility: Unknown Rules: Unknown Directions: Entering Anchorage from the south: go north on the Seward Highway. At 9th Avenue turn west (left). At Cordova Street turn north (right). Go 2 blocks to 7th Avenue. Turn west (left) and go 3 blocks to the Museum at 121 W. 7th Avenue. Entering Anchorage from the north: go south on the Glenn Highway. The Glen Highway turns into 5th Avenue downtown. Turn south (left) on C Street. After 2 blocks at 7th Avenue turn east (left) and go one block to the Museum at 121 W. 7th Avenue. | | |
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| | | | Address | | Achorage Museum of History and Art | | 121 W. 7th Ave | | Anchorage, Alaska 99501 |
| | | Phone | | General: (907) 343-6151 | |
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