University of Alaska Museum of the North
The Gallery of Alaska joins archaeology, wildlife, art, paleontology, and cultural belongings collected across an enormous state.
Artwork inspired by Sydney Laurence
A bowhead whale and a jagged white building open onto Alaska’s deep time. The Gallery of Alaska joins archaeology, wildlife, art, paleontology, and cultural belongings collected across an enormous state. Research laboratories behind the galleries keep the museum connected to active field science.
Follow the state geographically through the Gallery of Alaska before slowing down in the Rose Berry Alaska Art Gallery. Bus 142 is not currently on public display; UAF parking rules and winter footing matter before reaching the entrance. Give bowhead whale and Gallery of Alaska equal attention: together they explain far more than a quick viewpoint or checklist can.
- Chartered
- 1917
- Collections
- 2.5 million objects
- Campus
- UAF West Ridge
Quick guide
- Start with
- Follow the state geographically through the Gallery of Alaska before slowing down in the Rose Berry Alaska Art Gallery.
- Look closely at
- Trace how bowhead whale directs attention toward Gallery of Alaska instead of studying either in isolation.
Know before you go
- Start with
- Follow the state geographically through the Gallery of Alaska before slowing down in the Rose Berry Alaska Art Gallery.
- Look closely at
- Trace how bowhead whale directs attention toward Gallery of Alaska instead of studying either in isolation.
- Connect the story
- The Gallery of Alaska joins archaeology, wildlife, art, paleontology, and cultural belongings collected across an enormous state. Research laboratories behind the galleries keep the museum connected to active field science.
- Plan around
- Allow 1½–3 hours. Bus 142 is not currently on public display; UAF parking rules and winter footing matter before reaching the entrance.
Good to know
Bus 142 is not currently on public display; UAF parking rules and winter footing matter before reaching the entrance.
Notice these
- bowhead whale
- Gallery of Alaska
- Place Where You Go to Listen