Polar Nights First Fridays
Launch your weekend at the museum first Fridays
Join us the first Friday evening of each month when admission is free 6 to 9 p.m. and galleries are open with after-hours programming, live music and more.
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First Friday at the Anchorage Museum
6 - 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3 — In-Person
Bring the whole family to enjoy free admission to the galleries, create in the Art Lab, or view rapid space shorts in the planetarium. ArtLab –...
ArtLab – Art Swap
6 - 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3 — In-Person
Give old art supplies a new life at the Art Swap during First Friday. From textiles and paper goods to paints and chalks. Bring it...
Gallery Talk: Tlingit and Athabascan Clothing And Ornamentation
6:30, 7 & 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3 — In-Person
The Tlingit, Eyak and various Athabascan peoples comprise a language family with members extending from Alaska to Arizona. Join us in the Smithsonian Arctic Studies...
Gallery Talk: Sea Otters, Northern Fur Seals, Arctic Foxes
6:30, 7 & 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3 — In-Person
The economic lure of fur to European and American traders led to changes in Alaska Native lifeways. Join us in the Alaska Exhibition Gallery to...
Gallery Talk: Guided Meditation in How to Survive
6:30, 7 & 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3 — In-Person
Reflect on themes of time, relationships, and wisdom in this 15-minute guided meditation. Each session will take place in Ellie Schmidt’s immersive installation, the tide...
First Friday at the Anchorage Museum
6 - 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 — In-Person
Bring the whole family to enjoy free admission to the galleries, create in the Art Lab, or view rapid space shorts in the planetarium. ArtLab –...
ArtLab – Free Create First Friday: Funny Valentines
6 - 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 — In-Person
Create fun and colorful valentines for friends, family and loved ones during Free Create First Friday. All ages are welcome; an adult must accompany children....
Gallery Talk: Sugpiaq and Unangax̂ Objects
6:30, 7 & 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 — In-Person
The Unangax̂ and Sugpiaq peoples are noted for their maritime culture and trade activity extending throughout much of coastal Alaska. Join us in the Smithsonian...
2025 Alaska Triennial: Juror Lecture
6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 — In-Person
Hear from juror Mary Bradshaw as she reflects on works and themes featured in the 2025 Alaska Triennial. Through a blind jury process, 47 artists...