Anchorage Museum offering free general admission to Alaska Natives

The Anchorage Museum is now offering free general admission to Alaska Native peoples, the museum said Wednesday.

To receive complimentary admission, Alaska Native visitors can inform employees at the museum’s ticket counter but don’t need any identification or tribal enrollment information.

“We prioritize strengthening relationships with Indigenous communities and expanding our representation of history guided by Indigenous voices and leadership,” Anchorage Museum Director/CEO Julie Decker said in a statement. “Free general admission for Alaska Native people is an active choice to honor these commitments as we continue to expand our museum practices.”

In the statement, the museum said it has “worked closely with Alaska Indigenous communities to provide collections access; support sovereignty projects and land acknowledgement; and co-create and present events and exhibitions with Indigenous artists and community members.”

In recent years, the museum has offered free admission during the Alaska Federation of Natives convention and on Indigenous Peoples Day. This updated policy “closely aligns with the vision and values expressed within the museum’s strategic framework,” according to the museum statement.