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.
Upcoming
Anchorage Downtown Street Engineering Study
6 - 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 — In-Person
As part of the implementation of the “Our Downtown” plan, the Municipality of Anchorage and its partners have been studying traffic patterns, user needs, and...
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....
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...
Gallery Talk: Sugpiaq And Unangax̂ Cultural Belongings
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...
Planetarium Show: "Rapid Space Shorts"
6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m. Friday, February 7 — In-Person
These quick planetarium experiences range from constellation tours of the night sky and cruising around the solar system to learning about light and the aurora...