Beautiful place. We loved the outdoor spaces and buildings. The sports performance was a little off the cuff but they know their stuff. And we laughed a lot. The dancers were good and kept us entertained. Unfortunately on the guided tour our guide couldn't answer many questions and referred to the brochure. We could have done that ourselves if they hadn't been out of them. We noticed others were having a better guided tour experience though. And we did learn a lot just from the great signage throughout the Center.

Great place to learn about Alaskan native history and Heritage. They also have live performances of Alaskan Music and Dance. There are plenty of handmade Alaskan clothing and Jewelry available for sale there as well. It's all so a good place to take the kids with plenty of indoor and outdoor displays of ancient artwork and structures. Please see my photos!

The inside exhibits were nifty, but the outdoor examples of homes really blew our socks off. It was extremely interesting and serene--we went in the winter, and there weren't many other people there, and everything was covered in a ton of snow. Even the drive between the highway and the Heritage Center was beautiful and looked like a painting. Highly recommend.

I wish I could've spent more time here exploring. What I did see made me want to see more, though, I don't know how much more there was to see. I saw the interior exhibits of carved things and clothing. What I wanted to see more of was the insides of the earthen houses outside. I enjoyed hearing the men on stage singing and drumming. I liked seeing the different regional Alaskan groups posited on the map, which made the distinctions clearer. Great job, Heritage Center!

Such an amazing place! The attention to detail in every aspect of the center is evident. The trail outside with the six authentic homes / dwellings from the different Alaskan regions is such an awe-inspiring, immersive experience and was a highlight for my family. We also enjoyed the sports demonstrations, storytelling, "Teatime with an Elder" and the theater.

If you are interested in learning about the tribes from Alaska, this us the place to go. Very informative, they have the actual homes that various tribes have lived in and employees there to explain the living arrangements, tools used and even learned about the dyes used in coloring the totem poles. The even had a few artisans displaying their craft at very reasonable prices, and native dancers. And....there's a shuttle to take you there from the log cabin visitors center for free.

Fantastic museum! The tour was fantastic; our young guide was super knowledgeable and amazing. The exhibits inside were interesting. They also had native vendors selling their art which was wonderful.

Its great place to get an understanding on their culture and way of life in history and today. I was lucky to meet some native artists with very talented skills. Worth a visit. Only need about an hour there. Wish they would expand the coffee snack shop.

Can't recommend this center enough. Very informative, with many exhibits both inside and outside for all ages. Many "touchable" exhibits for little hands. My favorite part of the visit was storytelling/singing on the stage right inside the main door. And I absolutely love the fact that most of the exhibits we're staffed by younger (teens - twenties) people. In my opinion, that demonstrates a desire to carry on traditions, but also makes the exhibits more approachable by you her visitors. Thank you for the informative center, exhibits, and staff.

Great guided tour of the village sites, wonderful performances and Alaska Native games presentations, and an ok Hall of Cultures. The village sites and performances were my favorite part of our visit. Look at the schedule and plan to attend a few of the performances/ presentations to get the best experience out of your visit. 8/10 Would recommend.

Spent about 2 hours there, really interesting! Especially the villages on the outside. Love to see the historical ancestors of the modern stuff we use now (ski, dream catcher, kayak, sleds, etc)

Such a cool place to visit! I'd love to come back when they have events going. I loved walking around the lake and learning more about the different tribes including their lifestyles and typical dwellings.

It is quite expensive (at least for European standards) but it's worth it in my opinion. The village replicas are beautiful and the people there have lots of amazing things to tell you. The dance show we were able to see at the end was the cherry on top.

We finally got the chance to visit this spot. It’s been on our bucket list. It is a small center, but has a LOT of information. Love the natives can come sell their native items. The outside grounds are super large and has plenty of building to enter to see what life was/is like! Love the folks in school building sharing the peculiarities of each building and what life was really like. Loved visiting here.

I was there the first week in May, so they were not quite ready for crowds yet. If you are visiting Alaska and spending any time in Anchorage, this is likely the best place to better understand the indigenous history. A nice museum, lots of interactive presentations, and a wonderful outdoor tour of historical housing and life of different regions. And there us even the occasional wild moose wanders through, be careful, they are wild.

We really enjoyed our visit this week. We were able to watch “the gamers” (as they were referred to) demonstrate native games; their athleticism was incredible. We also got to watch the drummers and dancers. We also enjoyed going to the different tribal structures around the lake and talking to the high school student interpreter (I think he was of the Inupiaq tribe but my memory may be incorrect). Talking to the artists who were selling their work and hearing their stories was a special treat; we came home with some great treasures. Thank you to those at the center for creating a beautiful space in which to learn and for sharing your stories with us.

A very intriguing place to visit. This cultural center and museum open my eyes about the Alaska's indigenous people. I never knew there were so many different tribes or villages in Alaska. We got to see their dancing, listened to their stories and met with carvers and other native people. The artifacts, living culture will educate anyone who doesn't know about the history of Alaska. They also demonstrate how they prepared a dessert with the wild blueberries and animal oil. AMAZING!

This was one of our favorite things we did while in Alaska! From the oldest to the youngest in our group (74-6), everyone thoroughly enjoyed the day. The staff was super friendly, knowledgeable & helpful, and it really elevated the experience. Favorite parts were the demonstrations & the free guided tour through the outdoor exhibits. Highly recommend if you're interested in learning about the Native Alaskan culture!

Great introduction to the various native cultures within Alaska. The dancers and singers that performed were great. Our tour guide was very informative and very mature for her age (only 8th grade). This was especially evident when the intruder (bear) alert came over the radio! 😀 I appreciated that the center is staffed by Native Alaskans and that opportunities are afforded to youth to grow in their cultures.

Wow, I had such a great time at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Such an informative and eye-opening experience. There were plenty of presentations and other teaching tools, but offered a small window into the many indigenous peoples of the area. Plus, there is no fee for admission, so there is no excuse not to make some time to visit.

As first time visitors to Alaska, we wanted to be sure to learn more about the people and history. We'll this center was the perfect stop to do both. They had native people giving demonstrations and leading tours that were very informative and educational. The tour took us through six full scale recreations of the various types of dwellings different tribes used to live the very difficult environment of Alaska. In each one, they had things that the people made as part of their culture. It was an hour and a half, but went by quickly because it was so interesting. The displays in the visitor center itself were also very well done and fascinating to see. We'll worth seeing! A must stop for anyone who has a desire to learn about the heritage of the Alaskan people!

Really enjoyed our visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Center with the description of all the native groups in Alaska. The examples of lodges were really instructive. The guide was good although there was a bit too much of demonization of outside cultures on the native cultures. The dancing and games demonstration were excellent as well. Gift shop had some great pieces from the native groups in Alaska and there was also an artist market. Finally displays describing the different native groups was also enlightening. Definitely recommend a visit.

We loved our visit and learned quite a bit about the native ancestries across the state. There were live demos, dance performances, and you can walk around the variety of home structures for each native regions in Alaska. A must-visit if you’re interested in history and if you’re in the area.

I learned so much about the beautiful amazing Native Peoples and tribes .... The Dancers and Storytellers did a great job...for all ages !! There were some fascinating Native People there who shared their wonderful wares .... This is a must for all to learn about our own history and share with our children and grandchildren .....xoxo 💜

The outdoors are great. Especially now in June. It’s very green and pleasant to walk around the exhibitions.

Visiting my daughter and my first time to Alaska, this is a must see when you're in Anchorage! Our tour guide was knowledgeable and personable, a beautifully perfect experience

Great place to learn about Alaska Native culture and traditions. Traditional houses are on display to learn about how the people used to live. Traditional dancing and souvenirs from Alaska Native artists from around the state.