Plan Your Visit
OPEN: Thursday – Saturday:
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Plan Your Visit
The Alaska Museum of Science and Nature is a hidden gem in Anchorage. Our Hands-On Science Museum features dinosaurs, rocks and gems, Ice Age mammals and more. Get close to it all! Exhibits include a full size pterosaur and other dinosaurs, the wooly mammoth, an Ice Age bear, touchable wolves and bears, and even a whale. A toddler friendly Museum, there are activities for every age – including teenagers.
Ticket Prices
General Admission
GROUPS: groups of 10+ to please call ahead before coming in
| Adult (19+) | $8.00 |
| Youth (3-18) | $6.00 |
| Senior (60+) | $7.00 |
| Military w / ID | $7.00 |
| Toddler (Under 3) | FREE |
| Members | ALWAYS FREE |
Museum Hours
Closed: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
PLEASE NOTE: our admission cut off is 30 minutes prior to closing
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | School Groups By Appointment |
| Wednesday | School Groups By Appointment |
| Thursday | 10AM – 4PM |
| Friday | 10AM – 4PM |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
School Field Trips
Explore our exhibits! Discover treasures! Classes tailored for Pre-K-12 grade students are led by our knowledgeable museum educators, and focus on the past and present of the unique biodiversity and natural history of Alaska. Choose from among our Educational Programs or tell us what you’d like to study.
Info & Pricing
| Student Admission | $5.00 |
| Educator-Led Tour (20-30 minutes) | $25.00 per tour (for groups of 25 children. Larger groups will be split into multiple simultaneous tours.) |
| Educational Program (1 hour) | $100.00 (for groups of 25 children) |
25 students per 1-hour class
Chaperones:
One free chaperone admission for each 5 children
Request a Reservation Today!
Reservations are required for all group visits and classes.
Birthday Parties
Info & Pricing
| Up to 12 Guests | $75.00 |
| Additional Guests | $5.00 each |
| Length of Party | 120 Minutes |
| 20 Min Educational Tour | $25.00 (additional) |
| AKSCI Members (at the Family level) | 10% discount (Basic Party Package) |
| Max Party Size (Require 2 Adults for Party) | 25 People (Including Children & Adults) |
25 students per 1-hour class
Chaperones:
One free chaperone admission for each 5 children
Make sure to review our Birthday Party Policies.
Request a Reservation Today!
Please schedule your birthday party at least two weeks in advance. We recommend inquiring about a specific date and time as early as possible.
Getting Here
By Road:
The museum is located at 201 N. Bragaw, just north of the Glenn Highway (6th Avenue as it leaves Anchorage). From either direction, take the Bragaw Street, and turn north onto Bragaw. Cross Mountain View Drive, and the museum and adjacent parking are located on the left side of the street.
By Bus:
Anchorage People Mover Public Bus Route 45 provides access from downtown Anchorage right to our door.
Parking:
The museum offers free off-street parking, located adjacent to the building.