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Stacked Extension September 26 – January 10

Artistry of the Alaskan First Peoples – Now on Exhibit

ARTISTRY OF THE ALASKAN FIRST PEOPLES: ECHOES OF TLINGIT, EYAK, AND SUGPIAQ CULTURE IN SCULPTED HERITAGE Artistry of the Alaskan First Peoples: Echoes of Tlingit, Eyak, and Sugpiaq Culture in Sculpted Heritage will highlight the Alaska Native artist Kaax̱ Tséen (Tlingit) and include elegant models of birch bark, moose skin, and other types of yaakw (canoes)….

Native Cultures

As far as we know, the area around Valdez was never permanently inhabited before the founding of the town by white settlers, although Natives did use the land for hunting and fishing. However, the area of Valdez’s broader “neighborhood” — Prince William Sound and the Copper River Basin — has been occupied by several different…

Museum Closed

Important Notice Museum Closure

November 29, 2023, Valdez AK – The Valdez Museum & Historical Archive preserves, presents, and interprets the heritage and culture of Valdez, the Copper River Basin, and Prince William Sound, Alaska. With our vast collection of artifacts and exhibits, the Museum has been a great source of education and cultural information for visitors over the years. However,…