Press Room
Welcome to the Anchorage Museum’s online Press Office. Members of the media may view and download information for current and upcoming exhibitions and programs, access the press release archive, and download high-resolution images and video.
Media Contacts
Hank Davis
Communications Manager
907-929-9267
hdavis@anchoragemuseum.org
Leroy Polk
Communications Manager
907-929-9231
lpolk@anchoragemuseum.org
Zakiya McCummings
Communications Manager
907-929-9227
zmccummings@anchoragemuseum.org
Programs & Exhibitions
Press Releases + Images
Filming at the Museum
Commercial Filming Requests
Commercial filming requests are handled by our Facility Rental department and include projects such as advertisements, feature films, mainstream audience documentaries or any productions with a commercial purpose. They also include requests to use the museum as a backdrop for interviews or other content unrelated to the museum or its collection. These requests are subject to location rental policies, availability, and applicable fees.
Museum-Focused Filming Requests
Requests to film for purposes that feature the museum as a visitor destination or highlight the museum’s collection (e.g., documentaries for educational platforms or tourism features) align with our mission and are reviewed by our Communications team. Such projects may be granted courtesy access, provided they support educational or cultural goals and adhere to our guidelines.
A Film & Photography Request form must be received at least two weeks in advance for consideration. Inquire or submit a request form to mpr@anchoragemuseum.org.
A script or filming plan must be submitted with storyboard or scene descriptions and production schedules noted before any request will be considered.
Updates
march-april 2025
Anchorage Museum Recognized as One of the Best Museums in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler
The Anchorage Museum is honored to announce its inclusion in Condé Nast Traveler’s prestigious list of the best museums in the United States. The publication praises the Museum’s Alaska Exhibition and the expansive Art of the North galleries. “This acknowledgment highlights our mission to share the many voices and perspectives of Alaska,” said Kerry McCourt, Anchorage Museum Director of Visitor Experience and Tourism Operations. “We invite visitors to connect with the rich history, creativity, and resilience that define our state and its people.”
Anchorage Museum Chief Curator Awarded Marica Vilcek Prize in Art History
Anchorage Museum von der Heydt Chief Curator Francesca Du Brock was recently awarded the 2025 Marica Vilcek Prize in Art History for her holistic and comprehensive approach to exhibition curation, public education, and art engagement through museum programming. Du Brock works with museum colleagues and community members to highlight narratives of place and people, particularly in Alaska and the North. The Vilcek Foundation most notably recognized Du Brock's role in developing the Anchorage Museum’s How to Survive, an exhibition that considers the idea of survival through collective care and examines ideas of interconnectedness, listening, and caretaking.
In the News
February 2025
Hyperallergic
Chief Curator of the Anchorage Museum Awarded Marica Vilcek Prize in Art History
January 2025
Associated Press
Anchorage Museum among Alaskans combining to win auction for Alaska Railroad’s golden spike
Condé Naste Traveler
The 51 best museums in the United States
December 2024
Travel Alaska
Top Indoor Things to Do in Anchorage
November 2024
Alaska Public Media (KSKA)
Anchorage Museum exhibit celebrates Alaska’s Latinx history and culture | Hometown, Alaska
October 2024
Alaska's News Source (KTUU - NBC)
Cordova-based artist details glacial retreat in new Anchorage Museum exhibit