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From the bones of Alaska's largest marine mammals to the machines that built the Last Frontier — discover the stories preserved within our walls and across our grounds.
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The Museum of Alaska brings together natural history, transportation heritage, and industrial legacy under one roof and across 20 open-air acres. Each exhibit tells a chapter of the remarkable story of life and industry in the Far North.
1 / 4A one-in-a-generation opportunity to witness the preservation of a full-size, 42-foot fin whale skeleton, cleaned, preserved and articulated right here on museum grounds. This marine giant, recovered under a NOAA permit, is being transformed into a breathtaking natural history centerpiece - visible to visitors throughout its multi-year journey from beach, to bones, to exhibit.
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1 / 4From Alaska Railroad engines and locomotives to vintage fire trucks, bush planes, snow machines, and homesteader wagons, this collection showcases the incredible ingenuity used to connect people across some of the most remote terrain in the world. Explore vehicles up close and learn how every route carved into this land helped shape its future.
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1 / 4See the rugged tools and technologies that built Alaska's industries - mining, logging, agriculture, and the oil boom. With artifacts ranging from century-old generators to heavy equipment and power tools, this collection brings to life the machines behind Alaska's biggest transformations.
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Our exhibits span indoor galleries and 20 open-air acres. Wear comfortable shoes, bring the family, and plan to spend a few hours exploring Alaska's story.