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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

History Book

7500 Years of Alutiiq/Sugpiaq History

Our new book explores Alutiiq/Sugpiaq history from the shaping of the Alutiiq world by glaciers to the growth of ancestral villages, the suppression of cultural traditions by settlers, and the cultural renaissance.

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.

Mobile Museum

Summer 2024

Learn about the history and culture of Kodiak’s Native people from our traveling displays of artifacts. Meet staff. Ask questions. Expand your horizons! Free to the public.

Parka

Word of the Week

Lesson Archive

The Alutiiq Word of the Week has been sharing language and cultural traditions for over 26 years. Find all 679 lessons in our online, searchable archive.  What will you learn?

Museum Store

Downtown at the Marketplace

While we renovate, the Alutiiq Museum is operating from the Downtown Marketplace at 111 Rezanof Drive. Shop local and shop Alutiiq, Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 am to 5 pm.

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.

Honor Wall

Support the museum renovation.

Giving is an Alutiiq tradition. Our Elders teach us that acting generously creates strong communities. Join the many people who have given generously to the museum renovation and add your name to the honor wall.

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    Beaded lady pin by Cheryl Lacy.


    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 (111 Rezanoff Drive West, Suite 12), visit us online, or let us assist you by phone (844-425-8844). Gift wrapping is available.

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    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.