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Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center

625 C Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
907-929-9201
Ranked #3 of 100 attractions in Anchorage
4.5 of 5 stars 118 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, History Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Traveler Description: The Anchorage Museum features permanent exhibits on Alaska art, history, science and Alaska Native culture. It also features a rotating schedule of... more »
Useful Information: Wheelchair access, Activities for young children, Bathroom facilities, Activities for older children, Lockers / storage, Stairs / elevator
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Athens, Ohio
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

The museum provided us with an excellent history of the area known as Alaska. I would recommend this as the first stop for any visitor. The exhibits are ever changing but provide any one with information about the history of Alaska, the individuals who have lived there for centuries and their way of life. More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

The museum is well organized, and a nice visit. Kids will love the discovery center there,and the smithsonian exhibit is excellent. Caught the True North show, modern art in Alaska, and i was blown away. Very impressive. i wish i had time to catch the led zeppelin planetarium show... . maybe next time! More

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Ketchikan
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

The Sydney Lawrence display and Alaska Native art display are excellent. The hands on experiments in the science center are great for children of all ages. More

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Sacramento, california
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

The Anchorage Museum is a first class Museum; both Art and Historical. It is worth a trip to Anchorage just to visit this world known Museum. You can spend a whole day in just the Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center. Every time we visit Anchorage, the Museum just gets better and better. Hooray for Anchorage! More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

The new and updated Anchorage Museum is a place not to be missed. The Alaska Gallery was simply out of this world with their interactive displays. We visited the museum about 8 years ago and we were amazed and the renovation that it has had. This is a completely brand new place and Anchorage should be very proud. My kids... More

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Houston
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

It is not big, but has quite a bit for everyone, including history of the native people, homesteaders and the oil industry and the impact of each on Alaska. Nice kids discovery area too. We saw one planetarium show on the aurora bourelais too. Very nice. More

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Missoula, Montana, USA
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

This was a GREAT place to visit and even get lost! Well laid out, interactive areas for the kids, wonderful sense of history. Stop here first to learn about Alaska before taking the rest of your vacation. More

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Winston-Salem
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012
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This is the sort of museum you could spend a day at or a few hours, depending on the depth of information you would like to absorb. it is diverse - beautiful sections devoted to classic Alaskan oil painters, modern Alaskan artists, native artists, large section devoted to Alaskan history, sections devoted to industry, a fantastic gift shop, and excellent... More

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Anchorage, Alaska
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

great for the kids, as general admission includes admission to Imaginarium - a hands-on science space! More

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Anchorage, Alaska
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

Great exhibits and interesting information. Really liked the Alaska section, very informative and very thorough. More

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