Press Releases

THE VALDEZ MUSEUM IS A 2023 BLUE STAR MUSEUM

The Valdez Museum & Historical Archive is going to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer Valdez, AK May 3, 2023 – The Valdez Museum & Historical Archive announced it will join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to currently-serving U.S. military personnel…

Rarefied Light Grand Debut

Valdez, AK April 7, 2023 —Rarefied Light 2022, produced by the Alaska Photographic Center, is Alaska’s largest annual fine art photography exhibition. It runs at the Valdez Museum & Historical Archive from April 21 to September 24, 2023. The opening celebration will be held on Friday, April 28, 5:30-6:30. The Alaska Photographic Center (APC) is…

Alyeska Pipeline Service Company Appreciation

April 7, 2023, Valdez – The Valdez Museum & Historical Archive is grateful to have been given an award from the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company for $1,200.00 to support our temporary exhibition program. Since 1998 – over 25 years — Alyeska has contributed $148,855.00 to the VMHA. Through their generosity, we can bring exhibitions highlighting…

Spring Into Giving To The Valdez Museum

Valdez, AK March 16, 2023 – It’s that time of year again! The Valdez Museum & Historical Archive has launched our 2023 Annual Appeal. We are reaching out and asking our loyal supporters to donate to our wonderful Museum. This year Board Member Nanci Hill composed the personal letter. She shares, I see the Valdez…

Expanding the Boundaries of Creative Photography

By Magdéleine Ferru January 20 – March 12, 2023 Valdez, Alaska, February 8, 2023 – The Valdez Museum & Historical Archive is pleased to announce our winter exhibit! The Girl Made of Light and Dust by the acclaimed regional artist Magdéleine Ferru. This exhibit pairs her photographs with her hand-made experimental artists’ books. Here she…