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Corrington's Museum of Alaskan History

Broadway & 5th, Skagway, AK 99840
907-983-2637
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Ranked #12 of 17 attractions in Skagway
4.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
Description: Combination museum/gift shop contains detailed account of Alaska's history.
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Arcadia, CA
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
“A Jewel at the Gateway to Gold Country”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 13, 2011

Corrington's Alaskan Ivory and Museum is an outstanding private collection that spans the long and surprising history of Alaska that charges no admission fee. It is located at Fifth and Broadway at the far end of the "Old Town" tourist area. It would be tempting to walk quickly through this small area at the back of the store but take... More

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Maryville, Tennessee
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206 helpful votes 206 helpful votes
“Dennis - the KING of SKAGWAY”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 20, 2010
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Dennis Corrington has created one of the most incredible collections of ivory we have ever seen (and we have seen a great deal in various maritime museums throughout the world). The ivory on display here is astonishing for a "small" museum. The Baleen baskets are gorgeous. This museum is located at Broadway and 5th Street - easily found as Broadway... More

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Hoquiam, Washington, USA
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Beautiful Ivory Jewelry and Baleen Baskets!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 20, 2006
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On our cruise ship stop in Skagway on 6/27/06, I visited this museum and gallery. This free museum is itself well worth the visit, but the jewelry and other Alaskan art is very reasonably priced. My friend bought two beautiful mammoth ivory necklaces, after the clerk remarked that the shorter (and less expensive) ones were most becoming for her. I... More

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Skagway, AK 99840
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