Alaska State Museum

Alaska State Museum has a plethora of artifacts; animals, Tlingit people history, tools, trades, carvings etc…

They laid this museum out very well and explained things simply with not too much reading.

The artifacts are all in mint condition and have been well taken care of. Entry isn’t that much but you do need to allow enough time to take it all in. If you’re on a cruise make sure you go here first so you’re not rushing or miss this special place altogether.

This is a WONDERFUL Museum about the history of the state of Alaska. It was built in 2016 and has a FREE underground parking garage. It takes about 2 or 3 hours to go through the whole museum. There are many artistic artifacts and authentic tools and clothing, as well as taxidermy animals. Everything is laid out in a easy to follow fashion. The displays are very impressive, but not everything is labeled. The staff are friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our visit tremendously and we highly recommend this museum!

Explored the Alaska State Museum during a visit to Juneau in early June 2023. Great place to learn quick facts about the history of Alaska. Really easy to spend at least two hours exploring the museum. It is a short walk from Main Street.

Informative and nicely designed museum with a wealth of treasures. The history of Alaska is displayed with a keen awareness of the darker sides of events.

$14 an adult, kids were free. The staff was friendly. Gut jackets (not the technical name) were awesome!!! Very informative museum with lots of neat displays.

Must visit. Great way to spend a day. I never expected the museum to be so nice. It is big and has a lot, but also kind of felt empty in a way. Although It mostly was devoid of people. It's really just a lot of floor space. But, the exhibits are very nice and modern. I wonder what is in storage. Beautiful lobby and coffeeshop too. Has a small locker.

Great museum! Worth a visit to learn the history. Nice little area for kids, too. Very well maintained and the staff is friendly.

This is a VERY complete history of Alaska. Tons of real artifacts and reproductions from 2000 BC to present day. Half is tribal history, the other half ranges from Russian ownership, mining, oil, fishing and canning industry and WW2. It is not far from downtown and is totally worth the visit 120%, definitely go there over the 100 jewelry stores 😂

Just the right size for an hour or two on a rainy day, and then you'll say "Ah, I understand Alaska now". That's petty great. The excellent kids area keeps younger ones entertained too, and kids admission is free.

This museum has a broad array of topics that it tackles. It addresses Tlingit history, statehood history, politics on a national and state level, the role of Alaska in world wars among many, many other topics. The display cases are plentiful and full of information. The quality of the items displayed is very high. The informative descriptors on the cases is equally as high. This is a fascinating museum and well worth the visit.

Very elegant display in the rugged setting of Juneau. The history on display is unique to the natives of Alaska and additionally introduces the fishing industry and how it has revolutionized salmon processing in the port communities. I included some snaps of the lovely gift shop as well.

The museum is beautiful and modern, a must do in Juneau! Better understand or be introduced to the cultures of indigenous peoples of Alaska and the history of Alaska following Russia and America’s arrival, the fishing industry and war with Japan. Examples of animals, art, tools, attire, geology. The museum is also attached to an archival library should you wish to delve deeper…

Just the right amount of information about many facets of Alaska's history. Learned a lot about materials used by native Alaskans to build boats, clothing, etc.

It's painful to read about some of the treatment of native Alaskans, but the displays were informative without being preachy.

Don't miss the inlaid map of Alaska when you enter and the tree with eagles toward the back of the main lobby.

Very nice museum. Definitely worth the visit if you are on a cruise.

Fabulous museum, very well laid out. Easy to read text and explanations.
Friendly helpful staff, easy access for wheelchairs.
Good cafe on site, clean restrooms and free wifi.
Certainly recommend

I went here for a field trip back in 2007, or maybe 2008. I remember enjoying it and thinking it was pretty cool. Don't know if Riverbend, now Kax̱dig̱oowu Héen Elementary, goes here or not, but it's well worth it!

We enjoyed our visit!

I couldn't believe how low priced this museum is for the quality. The new building is beautiful and the exhibits are fascinating, culturally educational, and very well created.

Definitely one of my favorite activities while in the city

Learning of Alaskans culture and what they've been through. Brought tears to my eyes and a deep respect for them and their ancestors.

Wonderful museum with fascinating artifacts. A must-visit in Juneau so as to underatand the history of the region.

The free wifi is very good as well.