BARANOV MUSEUM

KODIAK, AK

Kodiak, Alaska Fire Truck A fire truck from the Bayside Fire and Rescue Department on the street near the visitor center in Kodiak, Alaska. October 2023
Kodiak, Alaska Fire Truck Credit: Joetography LLC

The Baranov Museum in Kodiak, Alaska is a museum dedicated to the preservation of the Russian American history and culture. Established in 1953, it is the oldest Russian-American museum in the United States. It is located in the historic residence of Alexander Baranov, a prominent Russian merchant who was the chief manager of the Russian American Company from 1790 to 1818.

The museum houses a collection of Russian artifacts and documents from the Russian American period in Alaska. It features interactive exhibitions, a library, and a research center. The museum’s exhibits range from furniture, clothing, and household items to archaeological artifacts, paintings, and maps, all of which tell the story of the Russian presence in Alaska.

The museum also offers special programs and events throughout the year, such as lectures, workshops, and educational programs. It is open to the public, and admission is free. Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the museum or request a guided tour.

The Baranov Museum is an important part of Kodiak’s history and culture, and it offers a unique opportunity to explore the past and learn about the Russian experience in Alaska.

BARANOV MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in KODIAK AK. US MID #8400200028

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).

Kodiak, Alaska Fire Truck A fire truck from the Bayside Fire and Rescue Department on the street near the visitor center in Kodiak, Alaska. October 2023
Kodiak, Alaska Fire Truck A fire truck from the Bayside Fire and Rescue Department on the street near the visitor center in Kodiak, Alaska. October 2023
Crab cages on a wharf, Kodiak, Alaska One of many stacks of crab traps on a wharf in Kodiak, Alaska. These are being stored until the next trapping season. October 2023
Boats moored in the river, Kodiak, Alaska Fishing trawlers and other boats docked along the river in Kodiak, Alaska. October 2023
Boats moored in the river, Kodiak, Alaska Fishing trawlers and other boats docked along the river in Kodiak, Alaska. October 2023
Kodiak, Alaska harbor The harbor across the road from the main business area of Kodiak, Alaska. October 2023
Kodiak, Alaska harbor The harbor across the road from the main business area of Kodiak, Alaska. October 2023
Kodiak, Alaska harbor The harbor across the road from the main business area of Kodiak, Alaska. October 2023
Kodiak, Alaska harbor The harbor across the road from the main business area of Kodiak, Alaska. October 2023
Seafarers memorial, Kodiak, Alaska A memorial honoring those lost at sea in the heart of Kodiak, Alaska. October 2023
Decorative Dumpsters in Kodiak, Alaska A pair of well decorated trash receptacles in Kodiak, Alaska.
Streetside trash cans in Kodiak, Alaska The curbside refuse containers in Kodiak, Alaska, are designed to look like cans produced by one of the fish canneries that were a part of Kodiak history.

Contact BARANOV MUSEUM

BARANOV MUSEUM
101 MARINE WAY
KODIAK
AK
99615

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BARANOV MUSEUM Information

MID # 8400200028
Name BARANOV MUSEUM
Alternate Name BARANOV MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 57.787689, -152.403261
CODES FIPS State Code: 02
FIPS County Code: 150
US Census Tract: 000400
US Census Block: 1030