Alaska Native Heritage Center

Category: Cultural center

Address: 8800 Heritage Center Dr, Anchorage, AK 99504, USA

Phone: +19073308000

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

Michelle Lamm - Faries

Jul 29, 2022

If you are interested in learning about the tribes from Alaska, this us the place to go. Very informative, they have the actual homes that various tribes have lived in and employees there to explain the living arrangements, tools used and even learned about the dyes used in coloring the totem poles. The even had a few artisans displaying their craft at very reasonable prices, and native dancers. And....there's a shuttle to take you there from the log cabin visitors center for free.

Zachary W.

Jul 13, 2022

Can't recommend this center enough. Very informative, with many exhibits both inside and outside for all ages. Many "touchable" exhibits for little hands. My favorite part of the visit was storytelling/singing on the stage right inside the main door. And I absolutely love the fact that most of the exhibits we're staffed by younger (teens - twenties) people. In my opinion, that demonstrates a desire to carry on traditions, but also makes the exhibits more approachable by you her visitors. Thank you for the informative center, exhibits, and staff.

Valerie Fallon

Jul 4, 2022

Its great place to get an understanding on their culture and way of life in history and today. I was lucky to meet some native artists with very talented skills. Worth a visit. Only need about an hour there. Wish they would expand the coffee snack shop.

Christine Groening

Sep 6, 2021

We loved our visit and learned quite a bit about the native ancestries across the state. There were live demos, dance performances, and you can walk around the variety of home structures for each native regions in Alaska. A must-visit if you’re interested in history and if you’re in the area.

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Questions & Answers

Will the Heritage Center be open for the 2021 season, and if so when?

steven krolak | Aug 24, 2021
Mathew Goeldner | Aug 24, 2021

Open but they have everyone wearing masks. The cafe seemed open @ least for coffee. The native vendors were there BUT the gift shop isn't open until some time in June.

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how much does it cost?

Mike Pohl | Aug 24, 2020
Mike Stierwalt | Aug 24, 2020

It ranges from $25 to $17. Children 6 and under are free I believe.

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My daughter had her DNA researched & she is 3% Inuit. I am from Great Britain living in US. Have no idea where it came from, but she is very pleased.

elizabeth shepherd | Aug 25, 2019
Kurt Leichtle | Aug 25, 2019

The exhibits and programming at the Alaska Native Heritage Center and in the downtown Anchorage Museum would give her insight though would not answer the question you pose. British vessels including a voyage of Captain Cook did reach the area in the 1700s.and through the succeeding years

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How much is it to get in

Bonita Capwell | Aug 25, 2018
kelleigh miller | Aug 25, 2018

$24. But for $32 you get both the anchorsge museum and the cultural center. Both worth a look at and there is a free shuttle from downtown to both.

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to avoid long ticket lines so we can spend as much time as possible in the Center, should we buy tickets online for July 2018?

Carol Roberts | Aug 25, 2018
Patty Crichton | Aug 25, 2018

Don't worry about lines here.

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Is it about life

Brandy Portillo | Aug 25, 2018
Wendy Dyer | Aug 25, 2018

Its about tribal life as it was then and a few where their cultural clothing and speak to how their traditions continue with current generations.

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Closed for the season in October?

Kelly Goble | Aug 25, 2018
Kel | Aug 25, 2018

Closes in mid September.

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Hello is there anybody understands persian here ??

PARS | Aug 24, 2020
Jim Ketcham | Aug 24, 2020

Alaska is part of the United States. Trump is blocking applications for asylum, contrary to international law and US practice since our founding as a nation. Sorry.

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has the museum a room for baggages?

Arantza Diaz de Ilarraza | Aug 25, 2019
Doug Early | Aug 25, 2019

I agree.. suggest call

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Is there an entrance fee

Mary Sagay Galiza | Aug 25, 2019
Lowell Ricketts | Aug 25, 2019

Yes there is: in the summer it's $25 for adults, $21 for Seniors/Military, $17 for children 7-16, and free for children 0-6.

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Where do i catch the shuttle bus ?

Bernie Hupfeld | Aug 25, 2018
Roy Seher | Aug 25, 2018

Just Google Shuttle to ____. The shuttle I believe ends mid August.

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Do you have books on Alutiiq beaded headdresses/nacat

Marilyn Levy | Aug 25, 2018
Angel Ruiz | Aug 25, 2018

Yes they do. (Expensive)

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What time do you open?

Reellucky Camp | Aug 25, 2018
Sierra | Aug 25, 2018

10 am

I have difficulty walking will this be an issue for me> i need no stairs due to knees

Pat T | Aug 25, 2018
Jim Kelly | Aug 25, 2018

There are stairs but there's wheelchairs available.

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What are your winter hrs?

Harold Niese | Aug 25, 2018
Barbara Satosky | Aug 25, 2018

I think it closes to visitors in winter

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