Alaska Native Heritage Center
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Alaska Native Heritage Center, 8800 Heritage Center Dr, Phone: +1 907 330-8000, [16]. Summer (8 May-24 Sep) 9AM-6PM daily, Winter (29 Oct-16 Apr) Sa 10AM-5PM, $24.95, Seniors/Military $21.15, Children (Ages 7-16) $16.95, Children (6 and under) free. Culture Pass Joint Ticket (admission to Alaska Native Heritage Center AND Anchorage Museum) $26.95 (free shuttle between both museums). This is much more than just a static museum of glass display cases. The various native Alaskan cultures are all represented in this center. A large stage holds native dance performances as well as other types of events for visitors. Behind the center, a short trail around the lake takes you to several stations that show aspects of life in each of the native Alaskan cultures with native guides with short demonstrations and happily answering questions. Back inside, many items such as artwork, kayaks and ulu knives are on display. A small theater runs various films and there is a gift shop (with a second location in downtown Anchorage).
