Highest-rated museums in Alaska, according to Tripadvisor
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April 12, 2023
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Highest-rated museums in Alaska, according to Tripadvisor
The first public museum was founded in 1684 at the University of Oxford. The Ashmolean Museum was founded when Elias Ashmole donated his private collection to the university in 1677. Much of that original collection is still on display, including a crystal ball, several kidney stones, and preserved, exotic animals. By creating the museum, Ashmole sought to do what all museum curators have worked for since: to create a space where people could be inspired and educated by artifacts and art from around the world.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated museums in Alaska on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see what museums are in your own home state.
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#30. Wrangell Museum
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (141 reviews)
- Address: Nolan Center, Campbell Drive, Wrangell, AK 99929
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- Address: Nolan Center, Campbell Drive, Wrangell, AK 99929
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#29. Aurora Dora
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (516 reviews)
- Address: 22229 S Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK 99676
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- Address: 22229 S Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK 99676
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#28. Skagway Museum and Archives
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (200 reviews)
- Address: Seventh Ave. and Spring Street, Skagway, AK 99840
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- Address: Seventh Ave. and Spring Street, Skagway, AK 99840
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#27. Valdez Museum & Historical Archive
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (195 reviews)
- Address: 217 Egan Dr P. O. Box 8, Valdez, AK 99686-0008
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- Address: 217 Egan Dr P. O. Box 8, Valdez, AK 99686-0008
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#26. Indian Valley Mine, National Historic Site
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (89 reviews)
- Address: Mile 104 Seward Highway, Indian, Anchorage, AK 99540
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- Address: Mile 104 Seward Highway, Indian, Anchorage, AK 99540
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#25. Tongass Historical Museum
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (157 reviews)
- Address: 629 Dock St, Ketchikan, AK 99901-6529
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- Address: 629 Dock St, Ketchikan, AK 99901-6529
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#24. Sealaska Heritage - Walter Soboleff Building
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (146 reviews)
- Address: 105 S Seward St Suite 201, Juneau, AK 99801-1332
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- Address: 105 S Seward St Suite 201, Juneau, AK 99801-1332
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#23. Hammer Museum
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#22. Imaginarium Discovery Center
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (129 reviews)
- Address: Anchorage Museum 625 C Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
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- Address: Anchorage Museum 625 C Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
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#21. Fairbanks Ice Museum
- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (356 reviews)
- Address: 500 2nd Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701-4729
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- Address: 500 2nd Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701-4729
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#20. Talkeetna Historical Society Museum
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#19. Dolly's House Museum
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (325 reviews)
- Address: 24 Creek St, Ketchikan, AK 99901-6508
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- Address: 24 Creek St, Ketchikan, AK 99901-6508
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#18. Ptarmigan Arts
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (138 reviews)
- Address: 471 E Pioneer Ave, Homer, AK 99603-7622
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- Address: 471 E Pioneer Ave, Homer, AK 99603-7622
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#17. Dean Homestead and Art Studios Tour and The Dean Gallery
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (77 reviews)
- Address: 40374 Waterman Rd, Homer, AK 99603-9404
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- Address: 40374 Waterman Rd, Homer, AK 99603-9404
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#16. Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (258 reviews)
- Address: 4721 Aircraft Dr, Anchorage, AK 99502-1080
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- Address: 4721 Aircraft Dr, Anchorage, AK 99502-1080
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#15. Southeast Alaska Discovery Center
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (271 reviews)
- Address: 50 Main St, Ketchikan, AK 99901-6559
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- Address: 50 Main St, Ketchikan, AK 99901-6559
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#14. BearHead Photography Gallery
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (125 reviews)
- Address: 678 Broadway St. Corner of 7th and Broadway, Skagway, AK 99840
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- Address: 678 Broadway St. Corner of 7th and Broadway, Skagway, AK 99840
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#13. Norman Lowell Gallery
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (186 reviews)
- Address: Sterling Hwy Mile 160.9, Homer, AK 99556
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- Address: Sterling Hwy Mile 160.9, Homer, AK 99556
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#12. Iditarod Headquarters
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (447 reviews)
- Address: 2100 S Knik Goose Bay Rd, Wasilla, AK 99654-0471
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- Address: 2100 S Knik Goose Bay Rd, Wasilla, AK 99654-0471
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#11. Pratt Museum
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (397 reviews)
- Address: 3779 Bartlett St, Homer, AK 99603-7579
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- Address: 3779 Bartlett St, Homer, AK 99603-7579
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#10. Totem Heritage Center
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (544 reviews)
- Address: 601 Deermount St, Ketchikan, AK 99901-6611
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- Address: 601 Deermount St, Ketchikan, AK 99901-6611
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#9. Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (335 reviews)
- Address: 708 Smoky Bay Way, Homer, AK 99603-7653
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- Address: 708 Smoky Bay Way, Homer, AK 99603-7653
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#8. Sheldon Jackson Museum
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#7. Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (622 reviews)
- Address: 95 Sterling Hwy, Homer, AK 99603-7472
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- Address: 95 Sterling Hwy, Homer, AK 99603-7472
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#6. Aurora Ice Museum
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (976 reviews)
- Address: 56.5 Chena Hot Springs Road Chena Hot Springs Resort, Fairbanks, AK 99711
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- Address: 56.5 Chena Hot Springs Road Chena Hot Springs Resort, Fairbanks, AK 99711
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#5. Alaska State Museum
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (593 reviews)
- Address: 395 Whittier St 1st Floor, Juneau, AK 99801-1718
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- Address: 395 Whittier St 1st Floor, Juneau, AK 99801-1718
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#4. Red Onion Saloon Brothel Museum
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#3. Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,641 reviews)
- Address: 625 C St, Anchorage, AK 99501-3544
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- Address: 625 C St, Anchorage, AK 99501-3544
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#2. University of Alaska Museum of the North
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,599 reviews)
- Address: 1962 Yukon DR, Fairbanks, AK 99775-9702
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- Address: 1962 Yukon DR, Fairbanks, AK 99775-9702
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#1. Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (1,784 reviews)
- Address: 212 Wedgewood Dr Wedgewood Resort, Fairbanks, AK 99701-1728
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- Address: 212 Wedgewood Dr Wedgewood Resort, Fairbanks, AK 99701-1728
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