Alaska Native Heritage Center: Explore Indigenous Cultures

Explore 10,000 years of Alaska Native history through art, dance, and interactive exhibits at the Alaska Native Heritage Center.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Alaska Native Heritage Center - During your visit you will experience Alaska Native dancing, compelling Native Games demonstrations and Village Site tours. You will stroll through six authentic life-sized Native dwellings situated in a wooden area around beautiful Lake Tiulana. One of our Culture Bearers will introduce you to the traditional…
What's Included
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The Alaska Native Heritage Center offers a unique experience for you to learn and explore the traditional and contemporary ways of Alaska’s Indigenous cultures. More than a museum, the Center is a place to engage and interact–to ask questions and discover.
Our living cultures continue to flourish in a changing world, and although our world changes, our…

Location
Alaska Native Heritage Center
8800 Heritage Center Dr,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Grandtour33375785509
Nov 14, 2025
Worth the drive. - Worth the drive to immerse yourself in tribal history, tradition and experiences. Aesthetic and engaging displays; it enrages the soul while satisfying the senses.
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Resort38471889728
Nov 13, 2025
Wonderful place to visit - $15 to get in during the winter, a wonderful experience to learn about native Alaskan culture. Multiple exhibits from various tribes/cultures and very nice staff. Awesome outdoor exhibits with recreations of dwellings from these native Alaskan cultures.
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Mouserstrousers
Nov 3, 2025
On the outskirts of the city but worth the trip. - Very interesting and educational visit. Some very interesting Artefacts and exhibits. Knowledgeable and helpful staff.
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Sallyg12345776
Oct 23, 2025
Moving - There was so much information about the Alaskan Native experience. I didn't know anything about how terribly they were treated by the United States government
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Marcoms2069kz
Oct 22, 2025
Amazing Experienc - It was such a wonderful experience to visit it. I learned a lot about the culture of the Natives from Alaska. I highly recommend it.
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Keke741
Oct 8, 2025
Gifted people! - Great museum, very well made, and THE PEOPLE are great. Thank you again to Margaret who spent some time much time with me teaching me all tips and tricks from her people. Loved it!
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Parkthis3
Sep 19, 2025
Great way to learn about Alaska history and culture - Guided walking tour is a must! Loved the educational walking tour as well as presentations in the main gathering area. Everyone was extremely welcoming. Shuttle from downtown Anchorage was a plus.
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Passenger727687
Sep 15, 2025
Wonders at Alaskan Heritage Museum - I have honestly never had more fun at a museum. MARGE the resident elder for 26 years told us stories that celebrated her rich heritage.
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Emlyn_f
Sep 14, 2025
A definite must for visitors and Alaskan natives alike! - We enjoyed the live performances which gave us insight into Alaska native games and dance. The museum was very informative and moving.
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Journey04844388818
Sep 13, 2025
Gazing and taking in the true Alaska - Excellent displays. The Alaskan theater cultural exhibition was so great! Worth coming to. Greatly advise it!! Stayed 3 hours
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From $30
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).