Alaska cultural museum
Neighborhood: Midtown
Phone: +1 907 265 2834
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This outstanding collection, created in 1968 by the National Bank of Alaska, is dedicated to providing insight into native Alaskan culture and Alaskan history. It is one of the largest privately owned public displays within Alaska. The exhibits include artifacts as much as 2,000 years old, paintings from the best-known names in Alaskan history, hand-crafted baskets from each of the state's native groups, a collection of 1895 rifles, a collection of ivory carvings and more than 2,800 rare books about Alaska and its natives. Admission is free.
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best kept secret
Fascinating dislpays for anyone who likes to take their time and soak up information. The history an...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 08 2005
