Guests from all around the world come to the Alaska Native Heritage Center to learn about the first peoples of Alaska. It represents native groups from all over Alaska all in one place.
The Alaska Native Heritage Center offers tours and demonstrations every day of the week during the summer from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. It also offers a place of celebrations and education for all ages.
Tours are indoors and outdoors. The outdoors exhibits are village sites, whale bone exhibits, totem poles and gardens. The tour is accessible to everyone. Discount entry offered for Alaska residents, military, and students. You can purchase tickets online or find more information on the website.
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The Gathering place was newly renovated for demonstrations. Photo by Sarah Bennett.
The first healing totem pole standing 20 feet tall. Photo by Sarah Bennett.
Alaska Southeast area site. Photo by Sarah Bennett.
Bench overlooking Lake Tiulana viewing the village site. Photo by Sarah Bennett.
One of four poles in Clan house representing “Respect for Self.” Photo by Sarah Bennett.
Items passed around to view the craftsmanship. Photo by Sarah Bennett.
Unangax and Sugpiat village site. Photo by Sarah Bennett.
Doorway of dwelling viewing Lake Tiulana. Photo by Sarah Bennett.
Infographic provided for visitors throughout the tour. Photo by Sarah Bennett.
Entry way into dwelling. Photo by Sarah Bennett.
Tour guide Sakkaaluk and an Intern Markell. Photo by Sarah Bennett.
View of Clan house overviewing Lake Tiulana. Photo by Sarah Bennett.
Other News
Visitor Notice: Temporary Closure of Theater & Crossroads
The Theater and Crossroads areas are temporarily closed for renovation as part of Phase Two of ANHC's $25M Capital Campaign. Construction began February 2, 2026, and is expected to finish mid-March.
Important info:
The Alaska Native Heritage Center will remain open for most of the construction period, besides a brief closure from Feb 2–4, 2026.
The Ch’k’iqadi Gallery is open with normal business hours, Mon–Fri from 9AM to 5PM.
Visitors should enter through the main entrance and proceed to the outdoor deck by Café Di’eshchin. From there, guests will follow the building’s exterior to access the Village Sites and enter the Hall of Cultures through the outdoor entrance near the Mabel Pike Education Center.
Program participants for classes and other offerings should inquire with their point of contact within the organization for any location changes.
