If you have a few hours to kill, this place is well worth your time…read more An eclectic mix of exhibits spans art, science, history, and Alaska Native culture, so there's always something intriguing around the corner. I recommend starting on the top floor (5th) and working your way down; the progression feels natural and keeps the experience from becoming overwhelming. One floor in particular is a gem--a joint Smithsonian/Alaska exhibit on the many Indigenous tribes of Alaska, featuring objects long squirreled away in D.C. and now thoughtfully displayed closer to their home communities.

Amazing experience with the museum. It is actually quite large. I love that it also had some…read moreinteractive activities both for children and adults. They have 3 floors for this museum. They also offered free guided tours for sections within the museum. I thoroughly enjoyed that especially as a solo traveler. One thing I loved was once you buy your ticket. You are welcome to come and go for the day until closing. Let's not forget they have some love animals such as starfish (petting area, may be closed), snapping turtle and sea anemone.

There are a a lot of cool specimens a here but it's a little unusual, too. There are taxidermed…read moreanimals that are not from Alaska at all, and a series of molds of humanoid bones that mark evolutionary diversions through the millennia. --It was definitely interesting but could probably be laid out in a more cohesive way. I guess I'd say: go here with the understanding that you will see a lot of unique artifacts and animals. However, you might not be able to see how they are related/connected to one another... because, really, they're not.

Cute little museum with big personalities. Scavenger hunts are loads of fun. Great customer service…read morefrom front desk.

Loved learning about the Native culture and lands of Alaska. Watched a presentation on native sport…read moreand dance. It was excellent. Lost opportunity is we wish it was similar to others we've been to that had a cafe that featured native foods and drinks.

Just like we just happened to arrive in Alaska hours before the summer solstice, we also happened…read moreto visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center on the day of the grand reopening of their Hall of Cultures. Although it was already special learning about the different dwellings around the property for each region of Alaska on their included tour and seeing demos of native dances on the stage, it was made even more special with the addition of the murals from different cultural regions and a gift for all guests that day in honor of that grand reopening day as a reflection of their culture. Quyana.

We arrived at the cutest museum, located right next to the water, with seaplanes constantly coming…read moreand going. The museum itself is a decent size, and we really enjoyed seeing so many different types of aircraft. One of the coolest parts was being able to walk inside one of the planes. The staff was extremely friendly, and the gentlemen restoring planes in the side building were a hoot. One of them took the time to explain how they are bringing these historic aircraft back to life using donations, which we thought was really neat. It's wonderful to see these planes preserved rather than discarded. The museum has a small gift shop, but they do not sell food or beverages. The location is fantastic because there is constant seaplane activity, and visitors can climb up to the tower for beautiful views of the surrounding area. Overall, we highly recommend this attraction, especially for families with kiddos who love planes. It was a fun and unique experience, and we would definitely visit again!

Finally got the chance to visit the Alaska Aviation Museum after passing by it numerous times over…read morethe years. This is a OK museum; if you are not an airplane enthusiast, you may find it a bit small and boring, but otherwise, it's a neat experience for those who are into aviation. There's a lot of different planes to look at here, from old airliners and single engine piston planes to military aircraft. The Alaska 737 and the mockup of a tower cab were both particularly interesting. There's a small kid's area that would probably keep younger kids entertained for 30 minutes or so. The admission price of $18 is a bit steep for what you get; I would prefer more like $14-$15 based on the size of the museum.

I LOVE the ABG, they have so many amazing seasonal events and educational series you could spend…read morealmost everyday there and never get bored. The spring and summer blooms are absolutely beautiful, and in the winter they have spooky autumn walks and holiday themed Christmas light walks. It's affordable to get in and even more affordable to buy a family pass. If you haven't stopped by you should give it a try. Keep your eye on their socials for upcoming events, they do sell out fast so if you see one you want to go to jump on it.

Such a pleasant place to visit, especially if you're entertaining guests from out of town. We were…read morethere the 3rd week of June before all the peonies started blooming. None the less the design, the volunteers, and gardeners that take care of this place do an outstanding job. It will be worth it to visit again when the peonies are all in full bloom. They also have a small gift shop and plants you can purchase to plant in your own garden! One of a few places where you can buy the Himalayan Blue Poppy. Well worth the visit. Dogs allowed only on outer trail!

I thought I had written this review long ago... I didn't know this museum existed until I had to…read moreutilize one of the services in this native corporation building. For those who are unaware, most native corps in town have their buildings beautifully outfitted with indigenous displays of artifacts and information. Each Corp has its own preferences with regard to how and where it is displayed, who has access to it, if you are allowed to photograph it, etc. This particular Corp has set up a small, free museum on the ground floor with a lovely display of Alutiiq items.

I love this little house museum located in downtown Anchorage. A visit at Christmas time is a must…read more-- it's all decorated for Swedish christmas and the tour guides give you not only a tour of the house but some really interesing history on Anchorage back in the day. It has a wonderful view of the inlet and it's located along the coastal trail so you could go for a walk after touring the house. It's definitely worth a stop and look.

Beautiful little historic house and very informative tour guides. The admission is worth it, since…read moreit helps with the upkeep on that tiny house. There is so much information to learn here on how our town was started and formed. I recommend it to both tourists and locals.

Walter is great. He is very knowledgeable and highly trustworthy. We have purchased many different…read moreitems from the Antique Gallery (art, jewelry, precious metals, etc.) and have had great success in value and appreciation. And their customer service is great; having items laid out to look at, helpful with selection, wrapping things up for gifts, etc. The Antique Gallery is our go-to for art and jewelry and collection items.

This place is amazing. They have a bit of everything. The business knows what's great and has very…read morefair pricing. The staff are knowledgeable but also honest about what they don't know. You must check them out!

I booked a winter tour with Salmon Berry that started in Anchorage and traveled to Fairbanks. This…read moretour was amazing. We packed so much in to our week but nothing ever felt rushed and we were able to genuinely enjoy each experience. Our tour guide Laura was so knowledgeable and professional and a joy to spend the week with. I have already recommended this tour to 4 friends and cannot say enough great things about this company, the employees, and the adventures.

Wow! What an amazing experience. My wife and I booked the transfer tour from Anchorage to Whittier…read more Our tour guide, Michelle, was incredible. She was a wealth of knowledge and such a fun person to spend the day with. Everywhere we went, she seemed to know everything. She interspersed personal anecdotes allowing us to get to know her better and to understand more about the area. Everything was included in the price of the tour. Lunch (of your choice - not just preset options), a beer at the brewery, and admission to the nature center were all taken care of. There were also snacks and water available in the van. We got lucky with a small group (4 people including us!), but the van only holds 13 people - much better than the giant coach busses! I cannot recommend Salmon Berry, and Michelle in particular, highly enough

I 100% recommend this information center to all first-time visitors to Alaska! They had so much…read moreinteresting information on Alaska's regions, climate, national parks, topography, and wild animals. And best of all: it's FREE! The staff there are very knowledgeable. If you had any questions about your Alaska itinerary or plans, they can help you figure it out. I also got to watch a documentary on the grizzly bears in Katmai National Park, which did a great job highlighting the bears in their natural habitat.

I really liked this Alaska Public Lands Center. It kind of serves as a visitor center for the…read morenational parks and other federal lands in Alaska. They have information on different places all over the state and interesting displays on Alaskan things like the northern lights, midnight sun and other things. For those with a national park passport, you can get a passport stamp here for the APLC and the one for Lake Clark NP. This place is conveniently located in downtown Anchorage across from the log cabin visitors center. I'd recommend checking this place out.