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Museum in Anchorage

Upcoming museum events around Anchorage.

Saturday, November 7

Day of Storytelling

Sat, Nov 7 · Anchorage Senior Activity Center, 1300 E 19th Ave, Anchorage, AK

Last year, more than 200 people came together to share stories, listen to one another, and celebrate the people and places that make Anchorage home.

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Celebrate National Bison Day

Sat, Nov 7 · Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Mile 79 Seward Highway, Girdwood, AK

Celebrate National Bison Day at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center with hayrides, educational programs, bison-themed crafts, a naturalist talk, and plenty of family-friendly fun!

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Wednesday, November 11

Friday, November 27

Crafted in Alaska

Fri, Nov 27–28 · Anchorage Museum, 625 C St., Anchorage, AK

Browse through a curated selection of handmade treasures, from jewelry and textile art to pottery and printed designs at the museum's annual holiday craft event.

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Ongoing exhibits & runs

Take a Walk on the WILD Side Tour with Animal Feeding

Sun, Mar 1 – Sat, Oct 31 · Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Mile 79 Seward Hwy., Girdwood, AK

Enjoy an experience where your personal guide walks you through the wildlife sanctuary, offering history and stories of resident wildlife – and you’ll get to feed an animal!

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The Hapa Project / Alaska

Fri, Sep 18 – Sat, Apr 24 · Anchorage Museum, 625 C St, Anchorage, AK

View portraits of Alaskans created during an artist residency at the Anchorage Museum.

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Nunalleq: The Old Village

Fri, Oct 2 – Sun, Apr 4 · Anchorage Museum, 625 C St, Anchorage, AK

Follow the story of a community-led effort to preserve cultural heritage held in a 16th-century Yup'ik settlement.

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Grandeur and Grit: The Alaska Highway

Fri, Nov 6 – Wed, Mar 31 · Anchorage Museum, 625 C St, Anchorage, AK

Follow the geographic and historical route of a massive project to connect Alaska by road.

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