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    Alaska Native Heritage Center

    4.3 (102 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Irene Y.

    **July 2024: Sunday Afternoon Visit** I learned of the Alaska Native Heritage Center from an Anchorage local and decided to make it a priority on my trip. I had a car rental and decided to drive there before needing to return it. So, glad that I did because I felt like it was such an educational and beautiful place to learn about the Alaska natives. General Adult Admission was $29 and Seniors were $25. I believe they have discounted pricing for guests who are military and college students. I arrived around 3pm (about 2 hours before closing) and came just in the knick of time for a tour! The facility is gorgeous. It's a large space with high ceilings, but what I didn't realize was that we were going to get a tour of six different dwellings from different tribes in Alaska. Our tour guide was of indigenous decent and I want to say that our tour guide was perhaps a high school student. She did a great job and gave great information about how different tribes adapted to the climate and helped us understand the tools that were commonly used during that timeframe. It was really eye opening and I was really amazed by how resourceful they were. My mom and I left about halfway through the tour to see the "games demonstration" in the main hall. At 3:30pm there was a traditional song/dance performance by four performers and the show culminated with seven performing a beautiful piece. There was also another area of the building where they showcased some artwork as well as some artists who proudly displayed their work. There were paintings, jewelry, and prints. I'm really glad that I made it out here and hope that if you're reading this review that you'll plan a visit too!

    The entrance with Raven the Creator sculpture
    Sara C.

    We visited the Native Heritage Center because it was included in an all day Anchorage tour, and I was so glad we did! When we arrived, just the view out the large picture window in the atrium to the lake outside was enough to get us excited. The Native Heritage Dancers gave a wonderful, traditional performance for us. We browsed the exhibits inside for a bit, but the real treasures were outside. First of all, just the walk around the cute little lake outside is beautiful. Then you can stop in at a plethora of different indigenous houses/dwellings to see how the tribes of Alaska actually lived throughout history. There are knowledgeable guides in each of these houses and they will answer any and all questions you may have about the tools/ construction/objects found there. It was a very interesting and scenic stop that I highly recommend if you are ever in Anchorage!

    Amanda V.

    My husband, daughter, and I enjoyed a fun and educational visit to the center! We weren't sure what to expect, but left feeling inspired and refreshed. We loved exploring the outdoor exhibits, admiring the art and achievements of Alaskan Natives, watching the dance performance, and sipping (one of the best we've ever had) lattes outside. 10/10 would recommend to anyone interested in learning about culture in an interactive way. Throughout our visit, staff were very friendly and easy to talk to. We were impressed with the ongoing presentations, and I wished I had written down some of the facts I had learned. What perhaps we will remember most is how the dancers invited my toddler up to dance with them. She was so intrigued by their performance, and she was also dancing along. How lucky we were to have an already great experience end on with a sweet touch! Oh, if you choose to see the crafts and work of some artists in doors, keep in mind there is a lot of fur and anima products on close display which will probably surprise some people who aren't familiar with indigenous cultures (as was the case for my family). Fun fact: the gift shop has free coloring books and colored pencils for kids

    The earring I bought.  Much lighter than i expected, comfortable the wear all day.

    One of the highlights of our visit to Anchorage! The center has wonderful presentations on topics of general interest, presented by young people who are interning at the center. We especially enjoyed the demonstrations of games and of dancing. The lake with different styles of homes is a lovely stroll, filled with opportunities to actually experience in a brief way what it would be like to live a traditional lifestyle in different areas of Alaska. The guides and docents were polite, helpful, and knowledgable. The little cafe offers some nice menu options. There were artists on site showing their skill and selling their wares. We were super glad to have visited the Heritage Center, and recommend it highly for all.

    Beautiful sculpture
    Kathryn C.

    I'm so glad that we visited here at the end of August. The weather was beautiful, so we enjoyed learning more about native Alaskan culture via the various outdoor buildings in the back. We also enjoyed listening to a person telling about his background in the amphitheater, and talking to the native craftspeople and viewing and purchasing their amazing creations.

    Totem - It has a lot of meaning and shame on me for not remembering
    Alia G.

    We got here about 11:45am .... the next tour started at 12:15pm. So, we had about 30 minutes to wait and watch the activity / performance that was on the main stage. Several of young (I think they were mostly teens and a couple of adults) Native American Indians demonstrated several challenges that they would be performing in an upcoming competition. These challenges required a lot of athletic ability - a combo of balance, strength and flexibility. It was like pilates, Cirque du Soleil, martial arts and yoga rolled into 1. The walking tour around the property started about 12:15pm. Each section showcased the different tribes of Alaska and how they lived in the 'early days'. While this was interesting, I felt it was much too long and not well narrated by the guide. Now... in the guide's defense.... I think she was thrown into the position unexpectedly at the last moment. The group that gathered for the tour was much too big, and the main guide decided that the group should be split into 2. So, the group I was in went with the younger 18 year old who had just graduated high school. So, I'm thinking she was still in training because she didn't have much to say about each tribe which made the tour really drag along making it seem like 2 hours. It was only 1 hour. The property itself is beautifully laid out. There are a couple of picnic areas, so we decided to enjoy our lunch next to the lake. Thankfully, there were no mosquitoes and while it looked like it might rain, it did not. Outside, there are a few folks selling handcrafted art and jewelry. Really pretty!

    Tosin A.

    This is a must see and do when anywhere near Anchorage. It was beautiful to better see, hear, and experience how Alaska Natives lived throughout history. The Heritage Center was absolutely stunning. I cannot recommend it enough.

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    We stopped here between hotels for a few hours and really enjoyed this place. Good cultural experience.

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