TOTEM HERITAGE CENTER

KETCHIKAN, AK

The Totem Heritage Center in Ketchikan, Alaska is a unique and educational museum dedicated to preserving and displaying the rich history and culture of the indigenous people of Southeast Alaska. The center displays more than 100 traditional and contemporary totem poles, carvings, and artifacts from the area's native cultures, including the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian. The Totem Heritage Center also houses a research library, which contains an extensive collection of books, photos, and audio-visual materials related to the history and culture of the area's native peoples.

The center offers a wide variety of educational programming and classes about the area's native cultures. Visitors can take part in workshops and classes about traditional carving, basketry, and other crafts. The center also offers a variety of activities for children and families, including story-telling, hands-on activities, and guided tours of the museum.

The Totem Heritage Center is open year-round and is free to the public. The center is located in downtown Ketchikan and is easily accessible by car, bus, or foot. The center also provides a variety of resources and support to the local Native American community, including a library, classes, and workshops. The Totem Heritage Center is an important part of Ketchikan's culture and history and is a must-see for anyone visiting the area.

TOTEM HERITAGE CENTER is a Uncategorized or General Museum in KETCHIKAN AK. US MID #8400200007

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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• telephone: 9072255900
• website: http://www.city.ketchikan.ak.us/departments/museums/totem.html

TOTEM HERITAGE CENTER
601 DEERMOUNT ST
KETCHIKAN
AK
99901

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