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.

Recommended by local residents we are really glad we listened. This was a very well maintained and…read morefriendly addition to our stay in Palmer. Be sure to take time to visit.

Loved this place! Watched the video about the colonists who came to Palmer to homestead and that is…read morehow the town started in 1935. They are know for their giant produce and have a great garden outside to walk through. The staff were nice to our dog and we bought a really cute book for our granddaughter at the gift shop.

I was in town for a conference and we were asked to attend this tour so I was not turning down a…read morefree tour in Alaska. It was nothing I expected our tour guide. Matt was amazing for such a young man. He has lived an amazing life. I am Yurok and Hoopa from Northern California and it was so empowering to see this young man share the knowledge not only did he learn, but he has lived it!!!

Alaska native Heritage center - this was cool and informative. We saw dance demonstrations and a…read moreyoung man showing us a traditional competition. We learned about the different style of homes the natives built and lived in. And how they were treated when the government took over in 1800's to indoctrinate them into western ways. If you've watched Yellowstone than this is seeing it come to life even more with the photos and details. This was an enjoyable visit and I highly recommend.

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 absolutely loved my visit to this historical home from 1935 that was refurbished. It had been…read moremoved from its original spot miles away. I learned the history of Palmer at the Palmer museum right nearby. It was one of the homes built for the colony of homesteaders who came out to farm the land from all over the US. The wonderful staff person told me all about the family who had owned the house. I loved all the antique furniture and other items that were donated to the museum. I had a great time here.

So I can't give a review based on going through the museum but what I can write on is the small…read moregift shop area and customer service while in there. We stopped by with a family member wanting to get a gift for her husband, who collects law enforcement trinkets. The AL Trooper Museum didn't disappoint. Plenty of items to choose from, t-shirts, sweatshirts, pins & mugs. I'm sure he'll be pleased with what was purchased. The young man at the counter was very courteous and helped her out and we were on our way. As for what I could see in the museum from the front, it looked pretty cool in there, jam packed with anything and everything related to Trooper law enforcement, complete with an actual car used.

I didn't expect to find this when I was exploring Anchorage, but I'm so glad I did! It was cool to…read morelearn about how law enforcement got started there. They have patches from other places, so bring one to make sure they have yours!

This museum is dedicated to the Alaskan State Police and predates them becoming a state. It does…read morenot have a designated parking area, but there is metered street parking and a commercial garage available within a reasonable walking distance. I don't mind paying to enter and they do offer military and law enforcement discounts, but many similar places that I have visited have been free. The museum has a small gift shop in front of the counter 5 exhibit areas. The gift store is small and sells hats, t-shirts, sweatshirt, patches and a variety of law enforcement books. The museum is very small, but they pack a lot in there. The main exhibit floor has the different uniforms worn by troopers, some of the weapons and equipment such as radios they used, a shout out to the US Marshals, and features a 1952 patrol car. The exhibit area behind the main one is dedicated to CSI and has equipment used in solving cases such as a breathalyzer, polygraph machines a squirrel machine (a machine used to get fingerprints off of plastic bags, a simulated crime scene, and a bust of George Taft, father of Alaskan forensics. Off to the side of the main gallery is 3 rooms. One features the women in Alaska Law Enforcement exhibit, another, called the Patch Room, which has a bunch of patches from different police department and agencies on the wall, and the last room is the Shoot, Don't Shoot Room, where they are playing a 55-minute movie on loop. This is a change of pace from your typical Anchorage attractions and is an indoor attraction that could be used to fill an itinerary on bad weather days. I enjoyed my visit here. They have a ton of artifacts and pictures to go through. If you skip the movie like I did, you can spend an hour or two here. Which is not a lot of time. It is still neat to see though and could be coupled with visits to the Anchorage Firefighters Museum, the Alaska Firefighters' Memorial, the Alaskan Public Land Center and other nearby attractions.

Perfect place to spend a couple hours! I've lived in Alaska my whole life and learned a lot about…read morelaw enforcement predating the Alaska state troopers & other police departments, the 1964 earthquake, and butcher baker. The "line of duty" wall is emotional, but it's wonderful to see our fallen troopers displayed in such a beautiful way. Admission and merchandise are fairly priced. And all proceeds go to a wonderful cause.

The best place to be is in the way to know the aim of the place. In the side of the museum. All…read moreinside is the way of the history of the battle in Alaska.

There are a lot of museums that my wife and I see, and there are some museums which only one of us…read moreis interested in. In those cases only one of us goes in, while the other waits outside. This is one museum which I alone was interested in seeing. Located right in downtown Anchorage. More of a World War II and post war military museum. I go in the front door and am greeted by the host, a millennial, the son of the museum curator. Right in front of me in a display case is a diorama of the a WW2 landing ship tank, with it's bow doors open and ramp down, for vehicles driving right onto the beach. There are also Higgins boats or LCVP carrying assault troops for landing on the beaches. Hanging from the ceiling are various WW2 aircraft models, including the B29 Superfortress, B24 Liberator, and the Lockheed Lightning. There is a display area with a small shore gun from the Japanese invasion of the Aleutian islands of Attu and Kiska, along with a battle flag of the rising sun, and various hand weaponry, including a rifle, pistol and a prized samurai sword! Another area has weaponry and pictures from the Vietnam War, and of the cold war, as fought in the waters off of Alaska. Highlight of the museum has to be the 1/72 scale of the WW2 Essex class fleet aircraft carrier, complete with Corsairs, Hellcats, Avengers and Helldivers. This model is over 10' long, and must have taken months to complete. $3 admission fee, takes me back in time, when I built model military airplanes and ships in 1960s Berkeley, during the height of the Vietnam War protests 15 minutes later my handler and wife antsy at the front entrance, starts pulling on my leash, wanting to go. You know who wears the pants in the house!

The coolest little shop. We had been driving all Day…read moresightseeing and I wanted some Good Chocolate. They had all kinds of imported chocolate and candies and also handmade truffles. A wide variety of flavored olive oils, loose tea, native Jams and pear butter etc. a nice variety of gift items too. Just a cute shop and friendly service.

AH-MAZING! Denise is a sweet, sweet woman. She has a PASSION…read morefor her store, but a serious love of the Gourmet Infused Olive Oils and Gourmet Infused Vinegars. She was such a joy to listen to and have an entire experience trying some incredible flavors. Mind blowing, actually. These stir the cook artisan within. And her passion just ignites the imagination. She is such an educated lady, in the realm of all things Olive Oil and Vinegar...I could listen to her for hours....! The artwork was spectacular, as well. My favorite is the fox with the compass. The gourmet foods and seasonings and kitchen gadgets and gizmos make this the perfect Gift Card center, for so many of your gift giving needs! Don't forget to get yourself a little something special! :) Love love love this place.