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Local Art at the Museum Store

The community of Valdez is fortunate to have a wealth of artists who enjoy sharing their work, and the Valdez Museum is a direct beneficiary. Currently we are featuring four local artists who have submitted works in a variety of mediums for sale now in the Museum Store. Shari Miller has created an array of…

Grant Awards for Museum Operations

Valdez, Alaska, December 9, 2021 – The COVID-19 global pandemic continues to create challenges for museums nationwide, and the Valdez Museum & Historical Archive is grateful to have recently been given two Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants that directly support museum operations. A grant award of $3,500 will be used to buy cleaning supplies…

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

From the Board and Staff of the Valdez Museum & Historical Archive! As the year draws to a close people start to reflect upon what’s transpired over the past year, looking forward to the promise of what the New Year might hold. The Valdez Museum team is now planning for new exhibits, activities and programs…

Museum Store Sunday Celebrated Worldwide

Valdez, Alaska: On Sunday, November 28, 2021the Valdez Museum will take part in a global celebration designed to encourage direct community engagement through visitation and sales in participating cultural institutions. Museum Store Sunday is a signature advocacy initiative of the Museum Store Association. More than 1,700 museum stores representing five continents, 23 countries, and all…

2021 Roadhouse Dinner Cancelled

Valdez, Alaska, October 24, 2021 – Due to the spike in COVID 19 cases locally our On the Road Again Roadhouse Dinner in-person event scheduled for November 6, 2021 at the Valdez Civic Center has been cancelled. We want to do our part in protecting the health of the community and do not want to…