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AIRPORT. Aviation has been an integral part of Alaska's history and growth, and this museum chronicles that history from 1897 to the present. Learn about Alaska's WWII flyers, early bush pilots, and modern "flightseeing" guides. Ongoing restoration projects salvage and preserve vintage aircraft. The museum is located at the largest seaplane facility in the world, on the south shore of Lake Hood. Photo exhibits, scale models, restored planes, and movies screened in a 25-seat theater form a multi-media exploration of the topic.
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MIDTOWN. Established by the National Bank of Alaska in 1968, this museum has as its sole focus Alaskan history and the culture of indigenous peoples. Native artifacts, modern works by area artists, and an extensive, 2,600-volume library covering many Alaskan subjects form the core of the collection. A model of a Wells Fargo stagecoach like those used during the Gold Rush is also on display.
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ELMENDORF AFB. The craft shop at this cultural center is a favorite stop for locals and visitors alike. Numerous native crafts, educational videos, artworks, and books are available for sale. But don't limit yourself to shopping. Demonstrations, informal lectures, art classes, and classroom workshops teach lessons about the 11 Native Alaskan groups, their cultures, and their traditions in both the modern day and times past. The museum boasts indoor exhibits and outdoor village re-creations.
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DOWNTOWN. The Alaska Railroad is a great way to travel or tour the 500 miles that stretch from Seward in the south to Fairbanks in the north. The depot in Anchorage has been the railroad headquarters since 1915. Here you can purchase tickets for pre-planned tours or work with an agent to develop a custom itinerary. After you've booked your trip, wander around and study the historic photos of the railroad's early days. Outside there is an authentic totem pole and a locomotive built in 1907.
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DOWNTOWN. In 1968, to celebrate the centennial of Alaska's purchase from Russia, this world-class museum first opened its doors. The museum's first exhibits consisted of 60 borrowed Alaskan paintings and a loan of 2,500 objects from the local historical society. Today the permanent collection has grown to 17,500 historical and ethnographic objects, making it Alaska's largest museum. The museum is also the regional home of the Smithsonian's Museum of Natural History Arctic Studies Center. While the museum's main purpose is to collect and preserve historical and cultural items that represent the history of the state, many traveling exhibits introduce visitors to cultures from around the world. After your tour, rest your feet in the museum's café then visit the superb gift shop, which offers many Alaskan souvenirs.
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Imaginarium
737 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501 · 907-276-3179
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DOWNTOWN. Learning about science is fun when you can do things like touch creatures from the bottom of the sea, stand inside a giant soap bubble, or gaze at the stars in a high-tech planetarium. Alaska's only hands-on science "discovery center" allows children (and their parents) to do just that. Hourly live demonstrations present everything from exotic reptiles to physics lessons using children's toys.
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DOWNTOWN. This house, built in 1915 when most city residents lived in tents, is one of Anchorage's first privately built family homes. Swedish immigrant Anderson claimed to be the 18th person to arrive in Anchorage, and he immediately made his mark as the city's butcher and as an all-around entrepreneur. The structure was restored and opened to the public in 1982, and it is still decorated with Anderson's original belongings, including the player piano around which it was built. The home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and guided tours are available from Memorial Day to Labor Day. In December, look for special "Swedish Christmas" tours.
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