We visited the museum in late July this year. They have a wide range of artifacts...from clothing to art to fossils, etc. We particularly enjoyed learning about the different regions and cultures of Alaska. There is an admission fee, and there are additional fees to view the shows. It was a great thing to do on our rainy day. more

It rained and rained and rained while we were in Alaska, but we spent a very nice morning in this museum. There are quite a few exhibits crammed into the first floor -- it looks like a small space, but if one were to fully read and explore everything it would take a long time. The scattered displays highlighting Fairbanksian... more

What an incredible place. This Museum is a cultural, historical, artistic gem. Exhibits on the 1st floor describe the people and places around Alaska while the 2nd floor leads itself to cutting edge contemporary Alaskan art. I've been there multiple times and will go back in the future. Dont miss the Museum store! They have the most authentic Alaska gifts... more

The University of Alaska Museum of the North needs to step up a bit. They have a spectacular building and nothing to go along with it. There winter show leaves you thinking that Fairbanks is VERY back woods. It is very poorly edited and does not at all deplict winter in Fairbanks or its people. The Alaska history section of... more

If you only do one thing in Fairbanks, this is the one to see. They have a truly comprehensive coverage of the state, its history and it natural wonders. Plan to spend some time here. more

The new Museum is a feast for the eyes. A very contemporary shape imagined to be in harmony with it's environment, with much natural light shining thru it's many windows, well llt displays of natural history of Alaska, and upstairs a listening room of sounds created from the earth, more meditative, and art in the Rose galllery that is contemporary,... more

This museum is a great stop and a must visit if you want to get familiar with Alaska's history, life style and characteristics. You have to spend at least a few hours there to absorb the facts. I visited in the end of June 2005 when unfortunately the Aurora show was closed due to expansion construction but I enoyed the... more

This museum had it all- great gift shop, marvelous displays, historical material, and unusual artifacts of native life and skills. Very highly recommended. We four were there in June 2004. more