Press Releases

VMHA Pairs with National Park Service for Summer Programs

Valdez, Alaska, July 12, 2021:The Valdez Museum & Historical Archive is pleased to be collaborating with staff from the Wrangell St. Elias National Park & Preserve, headquartered in Copper Center, Alaska. Several programs coordinated by Museum Museum Educator Faith Revell, are being planned for our 2021 summer season at the Valdez Museum. On Friday, July…

2021 Annual Appeal Now Underway

Valdez, Alaska, June 21, 2021 – The Valdez Museum & Historical Archive recently launched its 2021 Annual Appeal, when once a year we ask everyone to open their hearts and pockets to help us continue sharing the culture and history of our region with the community and people from around the world. We head into…

History & Nature Come Together

Valdez, Alaska May 25, 2021 In partnership with the Valdez Pioneers of Alaska, the Valdez Museum is pleased to announce that Old Town Walking Tours are ready to enjoy. Pioneers of Alaska Igloos #7 and #12 placed the historic markers on white posts at the original townsite and the Valdez Museum created a printed guide,…

Summer Schedule Starts May 30th

Valdez, Alaska, May 10, 2021: The Valdez Museum & Historical Archive (VMHA) is looking forward to a busy summer, and our number one goal is to provide the community and visitors from around the world with a safe and engaging museum experience. Summer Hours at Valdez Museum on Egan: 10 am to 4 pm Tuesday…

Oil Spill Lab at the Valdez Museum

Valdez, Alaska, April 14, 2021 – Education Director Faith Revell recently collaborated with local teachers Ann Norris and Kim Keller to present a “hands-on” learning experience at the Valdez Museum for the first time in over a year. On April 6, 2021 the galleries and corridors once again buzzed with excited Gilson Middle School 6th…