SIMON PANEAK MUSEUM

ANAKTUVUK PASS, AK

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The Simon Paneak Museum in Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska, is a tribute to the history and culture of the Nunamiut Eskimos of Alaska. The museum was founded in 1976 by Simon Paneak, a Nunamiut elder, with the help of the National Park Service. It is housed in a small building located in the village of Anaktuvuk Pass, where the Nunamiut Eskimos have lived for centuries.

The museum contains artifacts from the Nunamiut's traditional culture and lifestyle, including tools, clothing, weapons, and art. It also contains a selection of books and other materials about the history and culture of the Nunamiut people.

The museum also includes an exhibit of the life and work of Simon Paneak, including his artwork, his writings, and photographs of his home and family.

In addition to the museum, the village of Anaktuvuk Pass also has a visitor center, where visitors can learn more about the history, culture, and lifestyle of the Nunamiut Eskimos. Visitors can also take part in traditional activities, such as sledding, ice fishing, and snowshoeing.

The Simon Paneak Museum is open year-round, and admission is free. It is an important part of the local culture and is a great way for visitors to learn about the history and culture of the Nunamiut Eskimos.

SIMON PANEAK MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ANAKTUVUK PASS AK. US MID #8400200035

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 SIMON PANEAK MUSEUM

SIMON PANEAK MEMORIAL MUSEUM INC
PO BOX 21085
ANAKTUVUK PASS
AK
99721

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SIMON PANEAK MUSEUM Information

MID # 8400200035
Name SIMON PANEAK MEMORIAL MUSEUM INC
Alternate Name SIMON PANEAK MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 202076516
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 68.147085, -151.72397
CODES FIPS State Code: 02
FIPS County Code: 185
US Census Tract: 000200
US Census Block: 3410