Alaska State Museum

The Alaska State Museum, housed in the striking and lofty Father Andrew P. Kashevaroff building in downtown Juneau, offers a comprehensive look into the region’s rich history. The museum’s collection includes artifacts and documents that trace the stories of Alaska’s original inhabitants, its natural history, the period of Russian occupation, and the journey to statehood. Visitors can explore an expansive array of Alaska Native items from the region’s major cultural groups, providing a vivid and detailed understanding of the state’s diverse heritage.