Exhibits
Alutiiq Museum in downtown Kodiak, 2025.
Our exhibits tell the story of the Alutiiq people–from the distant past to the present day. Archaeological discoveries, Alutiiq language materials, photographs, objects, and artwork fill displays on history, harvesting, social life, and spirituality. In addition to sharing permanent exhibits, we host visiting and locally curated displays. To learn more about our exhibits please contact Exhibit Manager Alex Painter, 844-425-8844.
The Messenger, Perry Eaton, cast bronze, 2021. Purchased with support from Rasmuson Foundation.
Exhibit Hall
CANASQAT—THINGS THAT MATTER
Developed with the support of community advisors, our new exhibits share Alutiiq history and culture through the lens of cultural values. Explore galleries focused on land, people, spirit, and fire, and then learn about recent history in displays on the Russian and American eras. Find our Wamwik—a place to play for children.
Dehrich Chya recording audio.
Video Tours
DISPLAYS SHARED BY THE EXPERTS
Enjoy our exhibits through the eyes of staff members. Dehrich Chya and Patrick Saltonstall show viewers around our gallery and share displays in this series of short videos. Learn about the Alutiiq language, culture, and history, and see the museum’s displays from our experienced guides. Click below to select a tour or visit our Vimeo channel to see them all.
Chevinchuk from Kodiak Island, watercolor painting by Cheryl Lacy, 2024.
CUUMILLARPET—OUR ANCESTORS
May 2025 – May 2026
In 1818, a Russian watercolor artist captured the faces of Alutiiq ancestors. In 2023, Sugpiaq artist Cheryl Lacy repainted these images—capturing ancestors’ faces and clothing, and adding colorful backgrounds to bring the images to life. This exhibit shares her 11 paintings with information about the original portraits.
Generously Supported by the Alaska State Museum, The Frame Shop, Museums Alaska, The CIRI Foundation, and Rasmuson Foundation.
The Mobile Museum tent. Produced with support from EMCarts and Rasmuson Foundation.
Mobile Museum
BRING THE MUSEUM TO YOUR EVENT
Our pop-up displays feature touchable artifacts that teach about Alutiiq lifeways and technologies. The displays are portable and can be shared indoors or out with the help of a museum staff member. To schedule a mobile museum visit to your event, email us or call 844-425-8844.
Kayla McDermott with a display of her beadded headdresses, purchased with the support of Rasmuson Foundation, the Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak, and the US Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Exhibiting at the Museum
PROPOSE A SHOW
We seek short-term exhibits that complement our mission. We host artists’ shows, produce displays on local culture and history, and bring traveling exhibits to Kodiak. If you are interested in sharing an exhibit with us or mounting a show, please contact Exhibits Manager Alex Painter, 844-425-8844.