Anchorage, Alaska
A Living Cultural Center for All of Alaska.
The Alaska Native Heritage Center is the premier cultural center representing all Alaska Native cultures, peoples, and ways of life. More than a museum—a place to learn, discover, and share.
The Alaska Native Heritage Center is honored to be guests in the traditional territory of the
Native Village of Eklutna, a Dena'ina Athabascan Tribe.
Plan Your Summer Visit
May 10, 2026 – Sept 13, 2026
During our summer season, the Alaska Native Heritage Center, Ch'k'iqadi Gallery, and Café Di'eshchin are all open daily from 9AM to 5PM. Enjoy guided tours, dance performances, Alaska Native Games demonstrations, exhibitions, films, and more. Plan your summer visit.
Plan Your Winter Visit
Sept 14, 2026 – May 8, 2027
During our winter season, the Heritage Center and the Ch'k'iqadi Gallery are open Monday through Friday from 9AM to 5PM. Winter visits are self-guided — explore Village Sites, watch films, view exhibitions, and shop the gallery.
Who We Are
Education
The Alaska Native Heritage Center is the premier cultural center representing all Alaska Native cultures, peoples, and ways of life. More than a museum, we are a place to learn, discover, and share.
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Healing
The Alaska Native Heritage Center is more than just a place; it is a healing place. A place where we truly find ourselves. As a living cultural and educational center, healing is at the root of our collective work.
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Our Arts.
Our Cultures.
Our Ways of Life.
Your visit supports our mission to preserve and strengthen the traditions, languages and arts of Alaska's Native Peoples through statewide collaboration, celebration, and education.
Purchase authentic
Alaska Native
Art.
Ch'k'iqadi is a Dena'ina Athabascan word meaning "the things we buy." At the Gallery, you can buy art, jewelry, apparel and more from talented Alaska Native artists representing all regions and cultures of our state. Your purchase directly supports Alaska Native artists and ANHC!
Ch'K'iqadi Gallery Unique Alaska Native Artwork & Gifts
A Place to Learn,
Educate, and Grow.
Cultural tourism is perpetuating of our ways of life; it's healing; language revitalization; it is the accurate telling of Alaska Native history; it's our youth knowing they are part of a community that is living and vibrant, with a robust future. ANHC is leading the way for cultural tourism in Alaska.
Cultural Tourism Rooted in Our Ways of LifeYou Have The Power to Help Shape Our
Future.
Voices from Our Community,
Our Stories
Event
June 18 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Third Thursday at Ch'k'iqadi Gallery - June 18
Join us at the Ch'k'iqadi Gallery, located within the Alaska Native Heritage Center, for a special evening of art, community, and culture.
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Event
Ongoing
Summer Cultural Demonstrations
Daily dance performances, traditional games, and art demonstrations throughout the summer season. Experience Alaska Native culture in action.
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Program
Year-Round
Indigenous Awareness Workshops
Engaging workshops that deepen understanding of Alaska Native cultures, histories, and contemporary issues. Available for groups and schools.
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