Plan Your Visit
Come spend the day on the land.
Just minutes from downtown Anchorage — Alaska's premier living cultural destination.
More Than a Museum
A vibrant living cultural center.
The Alaska Native Heritage Center is Alaska's premier cultural destination representing all Alaska Native peoples. Discover the traditions, languages, and arts of Alaska Native cultures through live cultural programming and exhibitions.
Explore life-sized Village Sites, see the first monument in our Healing Garden, and learn from dynamic exhibits in the Hall of Cultures. Enjoy cultural demonstrations and performances on the Gathering Place stage.
Watch short films in the Theater, shop for authentic Alaska Native art in the Ch'k'iqadi Gallery, and grab a tasty snack from Café Di'eshchin.
Purchase Tickets
Admission
Tickets & Access
Your admission supports cultural programming, artist honoraria, and year-round education across Alaska.
Summer Season
May 10 – Sept 13, 2026
* Must present valid ID. FREE: Children under 4, ANCSA members, Indigenous individuals with tribal enrollment proof, Southcentral Foundation guests.
Winter Season
Sept 14, 2026 – May 8, 2027
During the winter season, the Heritage Center is open for self-guided tours. We invite a suggested donation of $15.00 to support our year-round statewide cultural programming.
Your donation helps sustain Master Artist classes, internships, apprenticeships, workforce development, and culturally grounded healing services.
Tickets also available at the Ticketing Desk upon arrival.
What to Experience
A full day, on Native land.
Six Village Sites
Walk life-sized traditional dwellings representing Alaska Native cultural regions — the Athabascan, Yup'ik, Cup'ik, Aleut/Unangan, Alutiiq, Eyak, Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian, Inupiaq, and St. Lawrence Island Yupik peoples.
Live Cultural Demonstrations
Daily dance performances, artist demonstrations, storytelling, and Alaska Native Games on the Gathering Place stage.
Theater & Hall of Cultures
Short films and documentaries in the Theater. Dynamic exhibits in the Hall of Cultures explore the traditions and history of Alaska's Native peoples.
Ch'k'iqadi Gallery
Shop for authentic Alaska Native art, jewelry, apparel, and gifts from talented artists representing all regions and cultures of Alaska.
Healing Garden
Explore the first monument in our Healing Garden — a space for reflection, connection, and the ongoing healing journey of Alaska Native communities.
Free Summer Shuttle
Complimentary round-trip shuttle from downtown Anchorage (W 4th Ave & E St) and midtown hotels. Runs June 1 – Sept 13, 2026.
Café Di'eshchin
Grab a tasty snack, drink, or meal at our on-site café. Open during summer season.
Fully Accessible
Wheelchair-accessible paths throughout the campus. Sensory accommodations and ASL interpretation available by request.
Free Parking
Ample free parking on site. Just 10 minutes from downtown Anchorage via the Glenn Highway.
Hours
Open Year Round
Summer Season
May 10 – Sept 13, 2026
Daily 9 AM – 5 PM
Winter Season
Sept 14, 2026 – May 8, 2027
Mon – Fri 9 AM – 5 PM
Self-guided tours · Suggested $15 donation
Getting Here
8800 Heritage Center Drive, Anchorage AK 99504
Free Shuttle
Downtown pickup at W 4th Ave & E St. Runs June 1 – Sept 13, 2026. ~15 minute ride.
Driving
Take Glenn Hwy north, exit at Muldoon Rd, left on North Muldoon, cross bridge, first right on Golden Bear Dr, then Heritage Center Dr.
Taxi / Rideshare
~10 min from downtown. Alaska Yellow Dispatch, Lyft (both ways). Uber drop-off only. Give exact address to avoid misdirection.
Bus
~20 min from Downtown Transit Center to Muldoon & Heritage Ctr stop, then a 20-min walk down Heritage Center Dr.
