WRANGELL MUSEUM

WRANGELL, AK

20230713-FS-JC-WrangellPetroglyphs-0005 Many locations in Alaska feature petoglyphs by the shoreline, indicative of cultures hundreds, if not thousands of years ago. USDA Forest Service photo by Jacqueline Chandler.
20230713-FS-JC-WrangellPetroglyphs-0005 Credit: Forest Service Alaska Region, USDA

The Wrangell Museum is a small museum located in Wrangell, Alaska. It is located on the corner of Main Street and Stikine Avenue. The museum is dedicated to preserving and displaying the history of Wrangell and its people. The museum houses a variety of exhibits and artifacts, including early photographs and documents, tools and artifacts from the local Tlingit and Haida tribes, and an extensive collection of artifacts from the early fur trade.

The museum also has a large collection of ethnographic items such as baskets, masks, and tools used by the original inhabitants of the area. There are also exhibits devoted to the history of the fishing and logging industries in the area. Additionally, there are displays of historic and modern art, including sculptures and paintings created by local and regional artists.

The museum also hosts a variety of educational programs and workshops, as well as occasional lectures and special events. The museum is open six days a week, and admission is free. It is a great place to learn about the history and culture of Wrangell and its people.

WRANGELL MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in WRANGELL AK. US MID #8400200021

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).

Contact WRANGELL MUSEUM

FRIENDS OF THE WRANGELL MUSEUM
PO BOX 675
WRANGELL
AK
99929-0675

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WRANGELL MUSEUM Information

MID # 8400200021
Name FRIENDS OF THE WRANGELL MUSEUM
Alternate Name WRANGELL MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 943246068
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201303
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 56.471668, -132.387186
CODES FIPS State Code: 02
FIPS County Code: 275
US Census Tract: 000300
US Census Block: 3008