Totem Heritage Center

The Totem Heritage Center in Ketchikan, Alaska, houses the largest collection of original 19th-century totem poles in the state, gathered from abandoned Tlingit and Haida villages. The center’s exhibits also include a variety of baskets, masks, carvings, regalia, and historic photographs that provide context and insight into the cultures from which these artifacts originated. Visitors can explore the rich heritage of the indigenous peoples of the region, observing the intricate details and vibrant stories embedded in each totem pole and artifact.