Talks
Experience talks and lectures by artists, historians, culture-bearers and others in galleries and other museum spaces.
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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...
How to Survive: Stories from the Community Climate Archive
6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7 — In-Person
Join us for an evening of short stories and conversation featuring participants in the Community Climate Archive, which gathers responses from Alaskans bearing witness to...
Curator Tour: Tricksters and Sourdoughs
11 a.m. - noon. Wednesday, Jan. 15 — In-Person
Join museum curator John Hagen for a tour of Tricksters and Sourdoughs: Humor and Identity in Alaska. In addition to providing an overview of the...
Northern Boarders Presents: A Conversation with Local Legends
6:30 doors, 7 p.m. start. Friday, Jan. 17 — In-Person
Join us for a dynamic live conversation as part of the Northern Boarders exhibition, exploring the unique snowboard and skateboard culture of Alaska. Hosted by...
Lunch & Learn: Serum Run of 1925
Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan 22 — In-Person
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the diphtheria epidemic that made Balto a household name. Learn about the 20 mushers and more than 150...
In Context: Bear with Us - Bear and Human Coexistence
3 - 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 — In-Person
Conflict with humans is a global driver of species decline and human-caused mortality of large predators like black and brown bears. Bears play a crucial...
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...
Cook Inlet Historical Society Presents-The Nome Serum Run Centennial
7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25
This February marks one hundred years since a tag team of 20 mushers and over 150 sled dogs braved blizzard conditions and dangerously cold temperatures...