Alaska's largest city is the perfect place for anyone who wants a vacation filled with wildlife, outdoor activities, glaciers and gorgeous parks. Explore the rich culture and history of the indigenous people at the Alaska Native Heritage Center, hike the exquisite landscape of Flattop Mountain and finish the day with one of the many diverse restaurants and local beers.
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Anchorage Museum
The largest museum in Alaska and highlights the present and past of the Alaska Native culture, the Russian-American period, and the circumpolar North.
Lake Hood
The largest floatplane base in the world.
Nuestra Huella (Our Footprint)
From 9/13/2024 - 4/13/2025
Nuestra Huella is a vibrant double-exhibition showcasing Alaska's Latinx history and culture through photos, narrations, archives, art, and cultural artifacts expertly gathered from museum collections. The comprehensive program offers engaging opportunities for attendees to explore cultural facets such as food, dance, crafts, and community narratives.
David Rosenthal: Painting at the End of the Ice Age
From 10/4/2024 - 9/14/2025
The exhibition, Painting at the End of the Ice Age, allows attendees to delve into the sublime landscape work of artist David Rosenthal, reflecting the distinctive beauty of retreating glaciers over his remarkable 45-year career. In tandem, the gathering prompts stimulating dialogue from field experts and self-taught connoisseurs unraveling the captivating tales woven into the dwindling geological spectacle of the Ice Age.
Tricksters and Sourdoughs: Humor and Identity in Alaska
From 11/1/2024 - 10/4/2026
Tricksters and Sourdoughs presents an unconventional perspective on Alaskan humor as both a cultural pillar and a survival mechanism. The exhibition masterfully illuminates the local identity through a diverse showcase of Alaskan Native art, cartoons, memetic material, and various elements from Alaska's pop culture.
Frozen Forms is an innovative, interactive gala focusing on the intriguing properties of snow and featuring large-scale cardboard sculptures and hands-on experiments. Developed in partnership with Netherlands-based design group, Collective Paper Aesthetics, this affair promises learners of all ages an exploration into STEAM principles through an exciting prism of snow and ice crystal geometry.