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Museums
of the Western Area
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•Anvik Historical Society and Museum• |
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Hours: Summer: open by appointment:
(907) 663-6360 |
Admission: None, donations accepted. |
Collections include local Athabaskan artifacts from
mid-19th century to the present, historic photographs
and artifacts from the Anvik Mission ( Episcopal)
established in 1887, household articles and trade goods
from the early 20th century. |
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| Bethel |
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•Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center and
Museum• |
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Hours: Monday through Friday 12:30 - 4:30 |
Admission: $1/adult donation requested |
420 Chief Eddie
Hoffman (State) Highway - The Yupiit Piciryarait Museum and gift shop are
conveniently located in the same building which houses
the Regional Cultural Center and the University of
Alaska, Kuskokwim Campus Library. The Museum has three
galleries. One gallery is reserved for permanent
exhibits of clothing, household, hunting and gathering
implements used by the people of the Yukon-Kuskokwim
Delta in ancient and contemporary times. Two galleries
are reserved for short term exhibitions. The Museum Gift
Shop specializes in Alaska Native art work of the
region. |
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| Dillingham |
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•Samuel K. Fox Museum• |
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Hours: M-F
10am to 6pm Sat. 12:30 to 4:30pm |
Admission: None, donations accepted. |
306 D Street, West - Large collection of Central Yup'ik objects; part of Sam
Fox (Yup'ik carver) collection; Truman Emberg papers;
original Constitution of State of Alaska (with Emberg's
signature); large basket collection; skin sewing & fur
exhibit. Dave and Mary Carlson collection. |
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| Huslia |
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•Huslia Cultural Center• |
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Next to City Office
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm, weekends on request |
Admission: None; donations accepted. |
Collection of Athabaskan sleds and articles of clothing
made from moose skin. |
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| Nome |
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•Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum• |
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223 Front Street
Hours: June - Sept. 1:
Daily 9am - 5:30pm |
Admission: None. Donations accepted. |
Nome's only museum showcases the fascinating history of
the Nome Gold rush from the discovery of gold by the
Three Lucky Swedes in 1898, to the arrival of Wyatt Earp
in 1899 to the rush of 40,000 people to Nome in 1900.
Discover the lifestyles and art of the Bering Strait
Eskimo. Learn about the Nome Kennel Club as well as well
as the first long-distance sled dog race. Home of
"Fritz" - Leonhard Seppala's lead dog in the 1925 serum
run and is the foundation of the Siberian Husky breed.
The Museum also features an extensive historical
photograph collection. |
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| Unalaska |
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Aleutian World War II National
Historical Park & Visitor Center• |
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Visitor Center,
Unalaska Airport - old Fort Scwatka |
Hours: Visitor
center, Summer: 11am - 8 pm daily |
The Park is owned by the Ounalashka Coporation, the
local Native corporation, and is managed with the
assistance of the National Park Service. Located in the
historic Aerology Building, the Visitor Center provides
exhibits on the Aleutian Campaign of World War II, the
evacuation and internment of the Unangan (Aleut) people,
and the culture of the local Unangan people. A radio
room has been reconstructed to look as it did during
World War II. |
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Museum of the Aleutians• |
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314 Selmor Way
Hours: June -
Sept: Tues.- Sat. 9am-5pm., Sun., 12-5 |
Admission: $5.00 |
The Museum of the Aleutians preserves and shares the
cultural and artistic heritage of the Aleutian Island
area. An archaeological laboratory and artifact
repository supports research including annual
archaeological excavations and surveys. Volunteers and
students are welcome to participate in archaeological
field work. Permanent exhibits focus on Aleut/Unangan
prehistory and ethnographic items, the Russian-America
period, the late 19th century, and WWII in the
Aleutians. Changing exhibits include traveling exhibits
on regional history and art. The Museum Store is one of
the area's best gift shops. |
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