An excellent museum, particularly impressive collection of native Alaskan art and artifacts.read more

Very nice museum and informative. Loved the way it was laid out. The children's area was nice…read more Enjoyed our visit!

We visited Sealaska Heritage, a Native nonprofit, in downtown Juneau. (It is easily accessible from…read morethe cruise terminal). The museum focuses on the story of Southeast Alaska's Native people that began 10,000 years ago and continues today. The centerpiece of the museum is a replica of a clan house, as well as exhibits with one-of a-kind Native art. Admission to the "Nathan Jackson Gallery Exhibit" was $7.00 for me; $5.00 for my elder (65+) husband (June, 2025). There is also a large shop with authentic, unique, and high-quality Native arts, as well as other souvenirs. Visits to the museum and purchases directly support Alaska Native artists, workshops, indigenous language revitalization, and cross-cultural programming. The building itself, as well as the tall totem poles outside, are photo-worthy. We have mixed feelings about our visit. It was confusing upon entering the building. The gift shop was on the left; museum on the right -- but it wasn't clear where to buy tickets for the museum. After buying the tickets in the gift shop, we proceeded to the museum. No staff were on-site. While well-maintained, it was quite small with only a few rooms -- the clan room/auditorium and rooms with individual art and artifacts. However, there was no context for the significance of these items to the Native cultures. Others have commented on the usefulness of on-site docents; unfortunately, this was not our experience. We're atreating our visit as a donation towards the objectives of the Institute; otherwise, the price of admission is high given the experience. As for free activities, it's definitely worth a visit to see the totem poles and to drop-in to the excellent gift shop.

This building stands out, so you cannot miss it if you are wandering around downtown Juneau. There…read moreis a very fine shop filled with quality Alaska carvings, art and artifacts. Well worth your perusal as it is a quality shop. The Nathan Jackson Gallery Exhibit is a collection of stories and art from the SE Alaskan native Americans. A very dignified docent takes you on a tour of a tribal meeting and living building, displays of native arts and historical video and slide shows. Cost is $7 for people aged 7 years old and up. Seniors are $4. You cannot enter without a paid ticket. Nothing is in depth, so it will not take you long to take it all in. But Alaska IS different from lower 48 cultures and peoples. Certainly this is well worth your time when you are passing through Juneau.

Small city museum located next to the Alaska State Capitol. After our Capitol tour we wanted to…read morecheck out the Capitol gift shop, which is located inside the museum, but decided to explore the museum as well. Admission is $6 per adult. There is a short film you can watch about the city. The exhibits are mainly centered around mining and the local tribes. We didn't stay very long as the exhibits had a lot of information and was not set up in a while that was easily read when browsing.

Nice museum located in downtown Juneau! The content of the museum covers much history for the…read moreJuneau and Douglas Island area and of course greater Alaska. Lots of information covering nearby industry for their community, historical figures that shaped and influenced much and so much more. The museum is modest in size (compared to the Alaska State Museum) but you can stay here for a very considerable amount of time as there is a lot read, a short film and all the artifacts to examine that are on display. Excellent museum for the tourists but the locals will walk away with plenty of value for themselves from it as well. Very friendly and informative staff which is always a good thing!

If you're visiting Juneau, the hike to Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls is an absolute must. The…read moreviews are breathtaking from start to finish, and seeing the glacier up close with Nugget Falls cascading beside it is something you won't forget. Money-saving tip: Skip the expensive excursions and take the Juneau Capital Transit bus from downtown to Dredge Lake Rd., which is the closest bus stop to Mendenhall. From there, it's about a 1.7-mile walk to the Visitor Center, followed by an easy 1.5-mile hike to Nugget Falls. The trail is well maintained and suitable for most people. The bus costs just $2 each way. Be sure to bring exact change or download the Token Transit app from the App Store to pay your fare. The bus system was easy to navigate, and we had no trouble figuring it out. In my opinion, this is one of the best values in Juneau. You get the same incredible glacier views and unforgettable experience that many people pay hundreds of dollars for on organized excursions. If you're comfortable walking a few miles, this is absolutely the way to do it!

Very accessible Visitor Center with views of the Glacier just a short distance from the bus and…read moreshuttle drop off location. Visitor center has an elevator to the 2nd floor that provides insight, views, and toilets. If in Juneau via a cruise ship you can access the park via both shore excursions and tour operators. No real complications on May 5, on that clear dry day, though 5 cruise ships were in port making the park entrance busy with both tourists and transports. It was a nice way to see a glacier, but the initial park area was crowded, so do not expect to escape from the bustle of tourists unless you explore deeper into the park.

A really steep walk but worth it for the views. The guide was very sweet and informative. Told us…read morethe best stories.

Join one of their free tours for some very cool insights into state history! Kirk was our tour…read moreguide and he was wonderful. Loved his cool facts, interesting stories, and some balanced but compelling personal opinions. The security guard was also incredibly friendly and kind. That might be a weird thing to note, but he was such a helpful young man. The tour isn't too long and right downtown so if you're walking around and happen to be here at the set tour times (twice a day 1:30 and 3 in the summer), it is well worth a stop!

If you time your visit correctly, there are free guided tours during the work week at 1:30 PM and…read more3PM from June 1 to September 24. They last about an hour, and you sign up the day of in the lobby. The docent we had was very interested in the art and paintings hanging in the hallways of the capitol building, and so the tour was mostly art focused, fine by me. If you can't make the guided tour times or can't spare the full 60 minutes, there are self guided audio tours as well as printed brochures to help point out areas of interest. If you're a free spirit, you can just wander the halls as you please. While there are people working in the building, the staff don't mind as long as you aren't disturbing anyone. There are metal detectors and X-ray tunnels for your personal belongings at the entrance, but they weren't being used the day I visited. Neat stop.

Awesome day! Tour bus picked us up from the pier & went to see the Mendenhaul Glazier, exciting! 3…read morehour tour.

The Port of Juneau is a popular, large cruise ship port with a few piers where the cruise ships…read moredock or possibly tender. The tender option is a pain! The 3 main docks are AS, CT, and FKL docks and are located in the heart of downtown Juneau and these docks are a quick walk into the middle of town with all the shops, restaurants, and excursions. The AJ Dock is a bit further out, about a mile south of downtown. It's a 15-25 minute walk, but most folks hop on the free shuttle that runs regularly between the AJ Dock and the downtown cruise terminal. Once you get to the downtown area, most of the food and shopping is within walking distance. If you want to venture out a bit further, taxis and ride shares are available, although they can be limited during peak cruise season.

What can I say about Juneau that hasn't already been said? We know that it's Alaska's state…read morecapital. That's a given. What I thought was interesting is that you can't actually get to it by roadway. You can drive to Alaska, but at some point you will need to drive your car onto a ferry. Juneau is only accessible by air, or by water. With that said, it's a great city to visit by cruise ship. There's so much to do here for nature lovers and outdoorsy people. There are lots of shops, restaurants, bars, and museums that don't require a tour. The Goldbelt Tram tickets can be purchased in town if you want to explore Mount Roberts. Otherwise, there are tours that can be booked for glaciers, hatcheries, whale watching, dog sledding, fishing, and hiking. There are seaplane tours. We personally had a great time just watching them take off and land in the channel. We didn't get to stay too long. We had a whole morning to explore the city before heading to Dawes Glacier that afternoon. I was shocked that we didn't experience any rain that day. It was a beautiful and sunny day in Juneau. It's a very walkable town that I'd love to visit again.

3.5 stars I came in…read morevia the cruise port. Since my ship was the first of the season (too early by some peoples' opinions), the downtown area wasn't too crowded. I thought downtown is really cute and easy to walk around. There's plenty of gift shops & a ton of jewelry stores. There's a museum nearby that I didn't get to go in. It closes at 4pm. The views are stunning no matter where I looked. Definitely a city worth visiting at least once in a lifetime.

This was one of the three stops on our tour/excursion in early June 2026. Spent about an hour here…read morebut it could have been shorter as there was not much to see. Sadly, there were no salmon running yet, but we did get to learn about the different types of salmon and the important work the hatchery does.

This stop was included in our Juneau excursion that we purchased through celebrity cruises…read more You really only need about 30 minutes to see everything. There is a pier that overlooks the outside of the hatchery. It has gorgeous picturesque views. There is also the inside part of the hatchery where the young salmon are hatched. Last there is a gift shop that also has a tank with some interesting sea creatures as well as a petting tank. You can sample some of the smoked salmon in the gift shop. Overall, it was a unique experience, and we enjoyed it.