Alaska Native Heritage Center
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- 8800 Heritage Center Drive Anchorage AK 99504
- (907) 330-8000
- (855) 330-8085
- http://www.alaskanative.net
Hours:
Thursday through Saturday 10am to 4pm
Driving Directions:
From downtown Anchorage, take Glenn Hwy North
Take the Muldoon exit & keep L at the fork, follow signs for Muldoon Rd N.
Take a R on Golden Bear Dr., then R on Heritage Center Dr.
About Us
The Alaska Native Heritage Center (ANHC) is a living cultural center located in Anchorage, Alaska that promotes active observance of Alaska Native culture and traditions, featuring permanent collections and educational programs. Visitors to ANHC can enjoy activities on a campus surrounded by Alaska’s beautiful wilderness, never guessing that such a peaceful place could be located in the state’s largest urban center.
Guests can stroll through six authentic life-sized Alaska Native dwellings situated in a wooded area around beautiful Lake Tiulana and will be introduced to the rich and diverse cultures of the Athabascan, Inupiaq/St. Lawrence Island Yupik, Yup’ik/Cup’ik, Aleut, Alutiiq, and the Eyak, Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian peoples.
Each village site has a traditional structure along with artifacts that each group used in their daily lives. Make sure to see the whale bones at the Inupiaq site; a favorite spot for picture-taking. Visit with the culture hosts in each village site.
Highlights
- Engage with Alaska Native artists
- Participate in Cultural activities
- Watch Cultural performances and demonstrations
- Visit 6 traditional village sites along Lake Tiulana
- Feel the heartbeat of Alaska’s Indigenous People. Hear their stories & explore their history!
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