The non-profit Alaska Museum of Natural History fills a special need for science education in Alaska. No other organization in the state educates exclusively on Alaska's unique geological, cultural, and ecological history

Largest exhibits of rocks, minerals and exciting rare fossils in the state. Learn about North America's oldest duckbill dinosaur found in the local Talkeetna Mountains, as well as our major dinosaur discoveries of the 90s. Dioramas rich in ecology, large mammals and birds. Lots of hands-on specimens.

The museum's humanities collections have grown since moving into our new home to include sculpture, illustrations, original paintings and drawings, photo images, maps and texts. The museum is currently creating a database of the various collections to be available online.

Our permanent displays presently consist of 4 Alaskan wildlife dioramas, numerous mounts of Alaskan birds and mammals, skeletal examples of moose, man, skulls and birds. The museum's geological materials include rocks and minerals, vertebrate and invertebrate fossils, hadosaur skeleton cast, fossils, and models. Anthropological collections include artifacts from specific sites in the state, most notably the "Broken Mammoth" site.

We host birthday parties and sleepovers. Call us for more information.

Call us today to learn about tours for your school, civic group, or club. A guided tour is an excellent way to visit the museum and learn fascinating facts about the exhibits.

The Museum existed for 8 years in an 1800 foot rental space in Eagle River, AK. In 2002 the building was sold and the Museum was compelled to store its collections. 2003 brought new life to the museum through HUD funds to purchase its new 12,000 square foot facility in the Mountain View community of Anchorage. The Museum officially re-opened its doors in April 2005 with the internationally acclaimed exhibit "Dinosaurs of Darkness", placing the museum as a worthy venue for science in Alaska.