1473 reviews

Alaska Native Heritage Center

Name: Alaska Native Heritage Center
Address: Anchorage, United States
Rating: 4.6

Anchorage

8800 Heritage Center Dr, Anchorage, AK 99504, United States

Cultural center Art museum Gift shop Heritage museum Non-profit organization Tourist attraction Wedding venue

+1 907-330-8000

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Alaska Native Heritage Center is a cultural center, art museum, gift shop, heritage museum, non-profit organization, tourist attraction and wedding venue located in Anchorage, United States. The average rating of this business is 4.60 out of 5 stars based on 1473 reviews. The street address of this business is 8800 Heritage Center Dr, Anchorage, AK 99504, United States. Alaska Native Heritage Center is open seven days a week from 09:00am to 05:00pm.

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Where Alaska Native Heritage Center is located at?: Alaska Native Heritage Center is located at 8800 Heritage Center Dr, Anchorage, AK 99504, United States.
What is the contact number of Alaska Native Heritage Center?: The contact number of Alaska Native Heritage Center is +1 907-330-8000

Reviews

5 Jennifer Lonnes 19 months ago

I wish I could've spent more time here exploring. What I did see made me want to see more, though, I don't know how much more there was to see. I saw the interior exhibits of carved things and clothing. What I wanted to see more of was the insides of the earthen houses outside.
I enjoyed hearing the men on stage singing and drumming.
I liked seeing the different regional Alaskan groups posited on the map, which made the distinctions clearer. Great job, Heritage Center!

5 Jack du Mee 20 months ago

As first time visitors to Alaska, we wanted to be sure to learn more about the people and history. We'll this center was the perfect stop to do both. They had native people giving demonstrations and leading tours that were very informative and educational. The tour took us through six full scale recreations of the various types of dwellings different tribes used to live the very difficult environment of Alaska. In each one, they had things that the people made as part of their culture. It was an hour and a half, but went by quickly because it was so interesting. The displays in the visitor center itself were also very well done and fascinating to see.

We'll worth seeing! A must stop for anyone who has a desire to learn about the heritage of the Alaskan people!

5 Jason Camorlinga 21 months ago

Wow, I had such a great time at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Such an informative and eye-opening experience. There were plenty of presentations and other teaching tools, but offered a small window into the many indigenous peoples of the area. Plus, there is no fee for admission, so there is no excuse not to make some time to visit.

5 Melissa Frederick 19 months ago

We really enjoyed our visit this week. We were able to watch “the gamers” (as they were referred to) demonstrate native games; their athleticism was incredible. We also got to watch the drummers and dancers. We also enjoyed going to the different tribal structures around the lake and talking to the high school student interpreter (I think he was of the Inupiaq tribe but my memory may be incorrect). Talking to the artists who were selling their work and hearing their stories was a special treat; we came home with some great treasures. Thank you to those at the center for creating a beautiful space in which to learn and for sharing your stories with us.

5 Dennis Rihm 19 months ago

Great introduction to the various native cultures within Alaska. The dancers and singers that performed were great. Our tour guide was very informative and very mature for her age (only 8th grade). This was especially evident when the intruder (bear) alert came over the radio! ????

I appreciated that the center is staffed by Native Alaskans and that opportunities are afforded to youth to grow in their cultures.

5 Ashley Goering 20 months ago

This was one of our favorite things we did while in Alaska! From the oldest to the youngest in our group (74-6), everyone thoroughly enjoyed the day. The staff was super friendly, knowledgeable & helpful, and it really elevated the experience. Favorite parts were the demonstrations & the free guided tour through the outdoor exhibits. Highly recommend if you're interested in learning about the Native Alaskan culture!

5 Roberto Miki 18 months ago

Very informative exhibits and shows. Also native art at excellent prices. You learn about the multiple languages and groups, their localities, utensils, living facilities. There are shows with dances and traditional costumes, instruments and music. We liked the walk and exhibits around lake Tiulana.

4 Kao Saephan 20 months ago

A very intriguing place to visit. This cultural center and museum open my eyes about the Alaska's indigenous people. I never knew there were so many different tribes or villages in Alaska. We got to see their dancing, listened to their stories and met with carvers and other native people. The artifacts, living culture will educate anyone who doesn't know about the history of Alaska. They also demonstrate how they prepared a dessert with the wild blueberries and animal oil. AMAZING!

Business Hours

Wednesday	09:00am - 05:00pm
Thursday	09:00am - 05:00pm
Friday	09:00am - 05:00pm
Saturday	09:00am - 05:00pm
Sunday	09:00am - 05:00pm
Monday	09:00am - 05:00pm
Tuesday	09:00am - 05:00pm