Millions of years of biodiversity and more than 11,000 years of cultural traditions are represented in the exhibits and research collections of the University of Alaska Museum of the North. In addition to a permanent exhibit depicting the biology, culture and history of each region of Alaska, the museum includes temporary exhibit space, multimedia presentations and a gift shop. The museum sponsors programs in many disciplines such as the Alaska Native Heritage Film Center, the Alaska Quaternary Center, archaeological and anthropological research, world-class mammalogy, ornithology and aquatic collections and research, and ethnographic research. Its collections include more than 2,600 drawings, paintings, photographs, prints and sculptures focusing on the North. Collection highlights include Blue Babe, a 36,000-year-old mummified steppe bison, a herbarium, the state’s largest display of gold and the world’s most comprehensive collection of Alaska Native basketry, clothing and footwear.

• Volunteers key to museum school tours
• Gallery redefines Alaska's art and architecture

• UA Museum of the North

• UA Museum of the North
  

Campus map grid location:
D-4/5 (Blue Zone)