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Welcome to the Alutiiq Museum
Face
the Past . . .
 Phyllis Peterson, Akhiok Alutiiq Week Celebration, 2004
Our
Mission
The Alutiiq Museum’ preserves the 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 museum supports research on Alutiiq
culture and history, and shares the results through exhibits,
publications, and presentation.
Our
Beginning Governor Hickel joins community members in breaking ground for the Alutiiq Center Building, 1994
The Alutiiq Museum grew from 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 people. They initiated
a set of heritage programs to promote awareness of Alutiiq history,
language, and arts. In 1993 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.
Our Supporters
Eight Kodiak Alutiiq Organizations Govern the Museum
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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
November 25th - December 23rd
After December 23rd, 2008
Adults $5.00, Children 16 & under free
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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." -An Alutiiq Mother-
Every day the Alutiiq Museum creates stories like these. When
you give to the Museum, lives change. Thanks to our donors, there is a growing awareness of Alutiiq heritage and its value to
all generations. Support us today. Become a part of the story.
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