Alaska State Museum
Alaska's statewide museum, with Alaska Native art and history from across the state, in the Willoughby district a walk from the docks.
By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026
Alaska's statewide museum, with Alaska Native art and history from across the state, in the Willoughby district a walk from the docks.
Read more about its history
- History of Juneau City and Borough of Juneau
Highlights
- Named for the museum's first curator, Father Andrew P. Kashevaroff
- Self-guided audio via the Bloomberg Connects app (cell signal can be weak at the back of the gallery)
- State collections including Alaska Native art and history
Facts checked October 18, 2026 with lam.alaska.gov, mapcarta.com, en.wikipedia.org. Hours and prices change, so confirm before you go.
Hours and admission →Map: Alaska State Museum
The 3D map shows the walk here from the Cruise Ship Terminal north berth. Expand it to pick your dock and explore.
Map: USGS elevation; streets and buildings © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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