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Alaska State Museum
Category: Arts & Entertainment Museums Museums [Edit]
395 Whittier StJuneau, AK 99801
(907) 465-2901
4 reviews for Alaska State Museum
4 reviews in English
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Review from Judie H.
8/22/2009
While eating @ Tracy's King Crab we chatted up with some locals who recommended us to visit the museums. It was this one and City Museum. I'm glad we picked this one to go to.
She told us "it's just around the corner and down the street". Ummmm we walked HELLA far. I was thinking to myself...this broad did that shit on purpose! But as soon as we went in my thoughts disappeared.
Though it's small...the exhibits are able to give a great overview of the native Alaskan people and their culture. They have done a great job preserving their artifacts here. It's extremely kid friend with many hands on exhibits and even a childrens room!
After seeing the natives pictures, clothes and artifacts...I'm pretty dang sure they came from Asia. They were extremely smart civilized people. Again and again we pointed and laughed about the tea pot which resembled the Chinese, the artwork that resembled the Tahitians, the hat that resembled the Vietnamese...
My favorite laugh was "hey Jessica, old navy stole their idea with the anarack!", the "hey check out the designer bag" and "wusup with making gloves with claws for cat fights" lolz... (will post pictures)
Definitely a must to go to. Laughing & jokes aside, I feel it's most important as a tourist to understand the history and culture of it's native peoples. If not...its just a pretty place. You need background to truly appreciate and respect where you visiting.Listed in: Alaska
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Review from Erik M.
Washington, DC
1/4/2007 1 photo
This was one of the better museums I have ever been to. For only $3 to $5, you get a virtual smorgasbord of information and imagery to sample from.
Some of the highlights included:
* A fabulous array of up-close killer whale action shots (I think this was a temporary exhibit)
* A thorough description of the political history of the state and the various claims of ownership
* A really interesting exhibit detailing the tools used for survival in Alaska's most barren and frozen corners
In fact, the only problem I had with my museum experience is that our ship's tour leader only gave us an hour to spend there! You can do it in an hour, but only if you skip certain sections. Two or three hours would allow you to learn everything you can about the most unique state in the union.
Winter hours run from 10am - 4pm and summer hours are extended slightly longer. Book your plane to Alaska today! -
Review from eric k.
Dublin, CA
7/27/2008
I didn't get to fully appreciate the exhibits while I was here, but from what I saw, it was really interesting.
The bald-eagle exhibit was pretty cool, the raven stuff was interesting along with being a bit more kid-oriented.
the staff were warm and friendly, and for $5(summer rates), you can't really go too wrong.
Yes its a little bit of a walk(5-10 mins) from the rest of the tourist-trap stuff, but I don't think it'd be as legit if it was nestled between a jewelery store and a t-shirt store. -
Review from John S.
Pittsburgh, PA
1/21/2008
There really is no better place to go to see Alaskan cultural artifacts and history.
Assuming you are coming in on a cruise ship, you will have time to check it out and do more before you depart. Though you might find yourself rushing a bit, and not be able to look everything over and soak it all in.
With so many great excursions (still assuming you are coming off the ship) to do, it might be hard to get away to do it, but if you appreciate culture, it is certainly a valuable experience.
