Visitor Guidelines

Small bags may be carried into galleries. However, bags and backpacks must be carried on the front or side of your body to protect the artwork. Baby/child carriers and strollers are welcome throughout the museum. Visitors may not carry children on their shoulders. Visitors can store coats or large bags and backpacks (more than 12” x 17 " x 6 ") in lockers, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis. All bags may be subject to security inspection.

Food and drink are not allowed in exhibitions and gallery spaces, including the Discovery Center, but they are allowed in the central Atrium. Food and drinks are available for purchase at Muse Restaurant and at the Atrium Café. Vending machines and water bottle stations are located near the lockers on the first floor.

Photos are welcome in the museum unless otherwise noted. The use of flashes or lights in photography is prohibited. Selfie sticks, tripods, stabilizers, gimbals, or any equipment that extends the reach of your camera are not allowed. Find information about commercial photography or filming HERE.

Manual wheelchairs are located by the lockers near the front desk and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Galleries are wheelchair-accessible, and museum elevators allow access to all levels of the museum.

Service dogs are welcome. The Anchorage Museum follows the Americans with Disabilities Act and Municipality of Anchorage guidelines regarding service animals.

Pencils, sketchbooks, and notebooks are permitted; pens, markers, charcoals, paints, and easels are not.

Please enjoy the artwork with your eyes or ears if it is a sound-based work. However, please keep two feet away from all works of art. A slight touch can damage the surface, so touching museum objects is prohibited. We'll let you know if an artwork is interactive or touch-friendly. Please help us protect the artwork for future generations of visitors.

We value civil on-site and online conduct. The Anchorage Museum is committed to creating a positive experience for everyone. We expect museum visitors and program participants to be respectful and welcoming to people of all backgrounds. Please refrain from pitching personal projects or selling products or services outside of a professional context.

The Anchorage Museum welcomes thoughtful discussion on our social media pages. We ask that all interactions remain civil and on-topic to keep our online spaces respectful. We reserve the right to remove comments or block users who violate these guidelines. By tagging @AnchorageMuseum or using our hashtags, you grant us permission to share your content with credit. Thank you for being part of our community.