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.
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Visitor Notice
Heads up! The Alaska Native Heritage Center (ANHC) will be closed to the public during normal business hours on Friday, April 10, 2026, and will reopen as usual on Monday, April 13, 2026. The Ch’k’iqadi Gallery will remain open during its regular hours, and all patrons are asked to enter through the Gallery’s outdoor entrance.
Please note that ANHC will be open to the public from 5:30–7:30PM on Friday, April 10, for a free community celebration marking the opening of new exhibitions in the Hall of Cultures. Due to a private event taking place at the Center, attendees should enter through the Mabel Pike Education Games Room, located on the administrative side of the building near the small parking lot. Balloons will mark the entrance.
