Tours
Upcoming Events
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...
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...
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...
Curator Tour: Tricksters and Sourdoughs
11 a.m. – noon. Wednesday, Feb. 19 — 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...