Free Events
Upcoming Events
Lunch on the Lawn w/ Tyler Dejarlais
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 — In-Person
We’re bringing live music and food trucks to you every Tuesday afternoon. Lunch on the Lawn is our weekly live music series featuring local and...
First Friday at the Anchorage Museum
6 - 9 p.m. Friday, July 5 — In-Person
Enjoy free admission to the galleries, attend a docent tour or view rapid space shorts in the planetarium. Thomas Planetarium - Rapid Space Shorts6:30, 7, 7:30,...
Docent-led Gallery Talk: Tlingit and Athabascan Clothing and Ornamentation
6:30, 7 & 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 5 — In-Person
The Tlingit, Eyak and various Athabascan peoples comprise a language family with members extending from Alaska to Arizona. Learn about Tlingit and Athabascan clothing and...
Docent-led Gallery Talk: Guided Meditation in How to Survive
6:30, 7, & 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 5 — In-Person
Reflect on themes of time, relationships and wisdom during this 15-minute guided mediation in Ellie Schmidt’s immersive installation, the tide pool room. All ages welcome.
Planetarium Show: "Rapid Space Shorts"
6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 5 — 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...
Bank of America Museums on Us
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, July 6 & Sunday, July 7 — In-Person
Bank of America (BoA) cardholders enjoy one free museum admission on the first weekend of the month with BoA credit or debit card and photo...
First Friday at the Anchorage Museum
6 - 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, Anchorage Museum — 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. Art Lab...
Wintermoot Trade Paperback Release
6 - 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2 — In-Person
Join Lines of Sight comic author and illustrator Nathan Shafer as he celebrates the release of a Wintermoot trade paperback, featuring books 5–8. Chat with...
Docent-led Gallery Talk: Guided Meditation in How to Survive
6:30, 7 & 7:30 p.m. Friday Aug. 2 — In-Person
Reflect on themes of time, relationships and wisdom in this 15-minute guided mediation. Each session will take place in Ellie Schmidt’s immersive installation, the tide...
Docent-led Gallery Talk: Sugpiaq And Unangax̂ Cultural Belongings
6:30, 7 & 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2 — In-Person
Learn about Sugpiaq and Unangax̂ clothing and ornamentation through a docent-led gallery talk in the Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center. The Unangax̂ and Sugpiaq peoples are...
Docent-led Gallery Talk: Sea Otters, Northern Fur Seals, Arctic Foxes
6:30, 7 & 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2 — In-Person
The economic lure of animal furs to European and American traders led to changes in Alaska Native lifeways. Join us in the Alaska Exhibition Gallery...
Planetarium Show: "Rapid Space Shorts"
6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m. Friday, August 2 — 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...
Lunch on the Lawn w/ Brothers of Tom
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 6, 13, 20 and 27 — In-Person
We’re bringing live music and food trucks to you every Tuesday afternoon. Lunch on the Lawn is our weekly live music series featuring local and...
All-Ages Nature Drawing Session on the Lawn
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7 — In-Person
Summer foliage and bright blooms are the inspiration for this drop-in art class. Swing by the museum lawn with your favorite drawing tools — or...
Bike Tour: Public Art
5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8 — In-Person
Strap on a helmet and set off on a tour of public art pieces led by Anchorage’s Curator of Public Art, Gideon Gerlt. Participants will...
Procreate® Tutorials: Digital Drawing Circle
4 - 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 — In-Person
Unlock your creative potential with the Procreate® tutorials at the Anchorage Museum. This casual group session welcomes students of all skill levels to explore the...