Sealaska Heritage Institute ARTS & CULTURAL EXPERIENCES ART WORKSHOPS W ith rich history and diverse cultures, Alaska is filled with opportunities to enjoy local art, architecture, historical artifacts, and cultural experiences. From insightful exhibitions to one-of-a-kind workshops, don’t pass up a chance to get up close with the living heritage of Alaska. Alaska Native creative workshops such as woodworking, weaving, song, and dance are available in many of these museums and heritage centers. This is a great way to learn the hands-on craftsmanship and time-honored artistry of Alaska Native peoples. Anchorage Museum Home to the Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center and other immersive exhibits, this museum is a celebration of past and present art, history, and Alaska Native culture. Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center Celebrating Yup’ik culture, this center acts as an inspirational meeting place in Bethel. With an extensive library and museum, find both historic and contemporary works here. Sealaska Heritage Institute Illuminating the living heritage of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples, outdoor exhibits, Alaska Native art galleries, live storytelling, and tradition come together here in Juneau. Alaska Native Heritage Center From re-creations of traditional dwellings to music and dance demonstrations, this center located in Anchorage is home to one of the most comprehensive Alaska Native exhibits in the state. Iñupiat Heritage Center Located in Utqiaġvik, the Iñupiat culture takes center stage here, celebrating the traditions and customs that have enabled them to thrive in one of Alaska’s harshest regions. Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center Celebrating the history and Alaska Native culture of the Fairbanks area, this center hosts a variety of exhibits, films, and events and is also home to the Alaska Public Lands Information Center. University of Alaska Museum of the North On the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus, this museum boasts an expansive collection of artifacts, as well as galleries of art, natural history, and more. Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository On Kodiak Island, archeology, research, and history bring light to both the rich history and contemporary lives of the Alutiiq people, with over 250,000 artifacts across multiple exhibits. Travel Alaska (Alaska Native Heritage Center) Northwest Arctic Heritage Center Located in Kotzebue, this heritage center celebrates the Arctic biome and Iñupiat culture with detailed exhibits. Alaska State Museum From contemporary art to Alaska history, this educational museum in Juneau is home to more than 23,000 artifacts. Alaska Native Heritage Center DISCOVER MORE TravelAlaska.com/Things-To-Do/ Museums-Arts-History TRAVELALASKA.COM 47
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