WHITTIER MUSEUM ASSOCIATION

WHITTIER, AK

The Whittier Museum Association is a non-profit organization located in Whittier, Alaska. It was founded in 2003 with the mission to preserve and promote the history of Whittier and the surrounding area. The museum offers a variety of exhibits and programs that show the development of the city and the region. It also has a library of photos, documents, and artifacts that tell the story of the area.

The museum is housed in the historic Alaska Railroad Depot building. The building is the oldest standing structure in the city and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Inside, the museum has exhibits that showcase the history of the city, with information on the early settlers, the military presence during World War II, and the development of the city over the years. The museum also has exhibits on the culture of the region, including the traditional ways of hunting and fishing.

The Whittier Museum Association also sponsors a variety of programs, such as educational lectures and workshops, field trips, and special events. It also serves as a resource for researchers and works with local schools to provide educational programs. Through its work, the museum aims to preserve the history of the city and the region for future generations.

WHITTIER MUSEUM ASSOCIATION is a History Museum in WHITTIER AK. US MID #8400200071

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

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WHITTIER MUSEUM ASSOCIATION
100 WHITTIER STREET
WHITTIER
AK
99693

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