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Alutiiq Museum

Celebrating heritage through living culture

The past meets the present at the Alutiiq Museum where you can explore 7,500 years of Alutiiq/Sugpiaq heritage. See ancestral artifacts, discover history, and learn how Alutiiq traditions continue. Cama’i — Hello. We welcome you.

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The Alutiiq World

History, Subsistence, Language, Art

Education

Cultural Activities, Teacher Resources

Language

Lessons, Word of the Week, Collections, Research, History

Collections

Holdings, Amutat, Research, Facilities, Policies

Museum News

  • Ground breaking for the Alutiiq Museum renovation

    Museum Renovation

    Building Together. Culture Forever.

    We are renovating the museum to support our programs. The new Alutiiq Museum will feature a classroom, a gathering area, double the exhibit space, a larger store and much more.

  • Parka

    Parka Making

    Atkuk—Parka

    We think everyone should be able to make and wear Alutiiq clothing.  With our latest set of instructions, you can create a fabric parka. Find videos and written directions on the sewing page of this website

  • Alutiiq Language Textbook

    Available Now

    Just published, this textbook features 230 pages of Alutiiq Language lessons. Explore the unique sounds, grammar, and vocabulary of Alutiit’stun–the language of Kodiak’s Native community.

  • Mural Project

    Add Your Art to the Museum Building

    The Alutiiq Museum seeks an Alutiiq artist to create a work of graphic art for an outdoor mural.  The artwork will be printed on vinyl and hung on the outside of our renovated building in 2025.

  • Museum Store

    Downtown at the Marketplace

    While we renovate, the Alutiiq Museum is operating from the Marketplace in downtown Kodiak. Shop local and shop Alutiiq, Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 am to 5 pm.

  • Ancestors’ Memorial

    Schedule a Guided Tour

    Learn about Alutiiq heritage, historic preservation, and repatriation with a guided tour of the Ancestors’ Memorial, a city park that honors the Alutiiq people.

  • Capital Campaign

    Support the Museum Renovation

    We have raised over $524,000 toward our goal of $600,000 to support the museum renovation. Show your love for culture with a gift. Future generations will thank you.

    Shop Alutiiq

    Alutiiq Museum Store

    SHOP LOCAL. SHOP ALUTIIQ.

    Find unique artwork, handmade gifts, books, and museum merchandise inspired by Alutiiq heritage. Shop at our store in the Downtown Marketplace, visit us online, or let us assist you by phone (844-425-8844). Gift wrapping is available.

    Shop Alutiiq

    Support

    GENEROSITY MATTERS

     Your donation helps to keep the light of Alutiiq culture burning bright.  Be a lamp lighter. Give to the museum today. A culture illuminated is never lost.