Face
the Past . . .
The
past meets the present at the Alutiiq Museum, Kodiak's, Alaska Native culture
center where visitors can explore 7,500 years of Alutiiq heritage. See ancient
artifacts, discover history, and learn how Alutiiq traditions continue.
Cama'i
- Hello, we welcome you.
 Phyllis Peterson, Akhiok Alutiiq Week Celebration, 2004
The Alutiiq Museum’s mission is to preserve the prehistoric and
historic cultural traditions of the Alutiiq people and promote greater
public awareness of the rich cultural legacy of all the indigenous
societies of the Alaskan Gulf coast. In pursuit of these goals, the
museum collects and preserves archaeological, ethnological, and
archival materials from the Alutiiq Nation in a repository that is
accessible to the public. The organization supports research on Alutiiq
culture and history, and disseminates the results through exhibits,
publications, and scholarly presentations.
 Governor Walter Hickel joins community members in breaking ground for the Alutiiq Center Building in 1994
The Alutiiq Museum grew out
of the Kodiak Area Native Association’s (KANA) Culture and Heritage program.
In 1987, the KANA Board of Directors resolved that the exploration and celebration
of Alutiiq heritage was essential to the health of Alutiiq communities, and
they initiated a set of heritage programs designed to promote awareness of Alutiiq
history, language, and arts. Efforts to establish a professional museum were
realized in 1993 when KANA received a $1.5 million grant from the Exxon Valdez
Oil Spill Trustee Council to develop a state-of-the-art repository and regional
research facility. The Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository opened
to the public on May 13, 1995.
The Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository is a non-profit organization
funded by charitable contributions,
memberships, grants, and sales.
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Museum Hours
Summer (June - August)
Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday by appointment
Winter (September - May)
Tuesday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Closed Sunday & Monday
Admission:
Adults $5.00, Children 16 and under free
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IN THE GALLERY
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October 17th to December 23rd, 2008
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Generosity Matters
"My kids used to be embarrassed by their brown skin and black
hair. But now they are proud of themselves. They come to the museum and
they see the exhibits, and they participate in Alutiiq activities in
their school . . . they have learned to be comfortable with themselves.
This isn’t easy in a world where television reminds us how different we
are."
-The voice of an Alutiiq mother
Every day the Alutiiq Museum helps to create stories like these. When
you give to the Museum, people’s lives change. Thanks to donors like
you, there is a growing awareness of Alutiiq heritage and its value to
all generations. Support us today and become a part of the story.
 Kodiak Youth Share Their Culture
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