View 85 species of wildlife from the Arctic, including glacier bears, brown/grizzly bears and black bears, on this 25-acre wooded area. See caribou, moose, dall sheep, wolves, musk oxen and many others.
Immerse yourself in Alaska’s History, Arts & Science.
Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum
Planes dating from 1924-1960 are located here, painstakingly restored, and situated next to recorded entries and information about their use and pilots. Pioneer aviators’ gear and brief biographies are in the main building. Placard after placard relates stories of these aviation heroes, many of whose lives were ended prematurely by their dangerous occupation. WWII artifacts and accounts are here also, giving testament to the prominent role Alaska played during that war.
Alaska Natives built this extraordinary center to bring their cultures to visitors. It’s Alaska’s best Native cultural attraction. What makes it so is not the graceful building or the professional and informative displays, but Native people themselves, who often create a personal connection with visitors and rarely come across as practiced or distant. The three main parts of the center take half a day to absorb. First, there’s a hall where storytellers, dancers, and Native athletes perform, with three 30-minute programs rotating through the day. Next, a gallery of educational displays with a theater showing short films and a series of workshops, where artisans practice and show off traditional crafts and often teach crafts to visitors. Finally, there’s a pond surrounded by six traditional Native dwellings representing each cultural group, hosted by a member of those cultures.
Discover the rich tapestry of Anchorage's past, marvel at breathtaking landscapes, and encounter magnificent wildlife in their natural habitats. Join us as we unveil the wonders of Anchorage through our meticulously crafted tours. Get ready to create memories that will stay with you long after the trolley ride ends. Step aboard and let the exploration begin!