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Sheldon Jackson Museum

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Near the campus of Sheldon Jackson College, this octagonal museum, which dates from 1895, contains priceless Aleut and Eskimo items collected by Dr. Sheldon Jackson (1834-1909), who traveled the remote regions of Alaska as an educator and missionary. This state-run museum features artifacts from every native Alaska culture; on display are carved masks, Chilkat blankets, dog sleds, kayaks, and even the impressive helmet worn by Chief Katlean during the 1804 battle against the Russians. The museum's gift shop, operated by the Friends of the Sheldon Jackson Museum, carries handicrafts created exlusively by Alaska native artists. Native artisans are here all summer, creating baskets, carvings, or masks.

  • Cost: $4 mid-May-mid-Sept., $3 mid-Sept.-mid-May
  • Open: Mid-May-mid-Sept., daily 9-5; mid-Sept.-mid-May, Tues.-Sat. 10-4
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