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

Wrangell Museum is located in Wrangell, Alaska and offers a unique look into the history of the area. The museum offers a variety of exhibits, including natural history, arts & culture,and historical displays.

The natural history gallery covers the geology, animals, and plants that make up the region. It includes displays related to the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian tribes of the area, as well as an exhibit about the Alaska Commercial Company and its impact on the area.

The arts and culture gallery offers a look into the daily life and traditional activities of Alaska Native peoples. It includes artifacts, photographs, and traditional items such as tools, baskets, and clothing.

The historical gallery covers the history of the area from its first inhabitants to the present day. It includes displays on the Russian American Company and its impact on the area, as well as exhibits on fur trading, missionization, and the gold rush.

The museum also features an interactive exhibit that allows visitors to experience the traditional sounds and sights of Alaska Native life. Visitors can also explore the museum's library, which includes books and other materials related to the region's history and culture.

Wrangell Museum is open seven days a week, and admission is free. The museum offers a unique opportunity to learn about the history and culture of Alaska's Wrangell region.

WRANGELL MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in WRANGELL AK. US MID #8400200154

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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WRANGELL MUSEUM
296 CAMPBELL DR
WRANGELL
AK
99929

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MID # 8400200154
Name WRANGELL MUSEUM
Alternate Name WRANGELL MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 926000144
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
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