Museums in Midtown (Anchorage)

Alaska Heritage Library Museum

This outstanding collection, created in 1968 by the National Bank of Alaska, is dedicated to providing insight into native Alaskan culture and Alaskan history. It is one of the largest privately owned public displays within Alaska. The exhibits include artifacts as much as 2,000 years old, paintings from the best-known names in Alaskan history, hand-crafted baskets from each of the state's native groups, a collection of 1895 rifles, a collection of ivory carvings and more than 2,800 rare books about Alaska and its natives. Admission is free.

Obeidi's Fine Art Ltd. Gallery

As the largest art gallery in Anchorage, this establishment carries works by Bateman, Brenders, Lyman, Smith, Tussey, Machetanz and more. It also houses an enormous selection of works by Bev Doolittle, an artist known for hiding images within her paintings. Offering free delivery of new releases and a layaway plan, the gallery is helpful and quick to assist in any special shopping needs you may have. Note: This is a dealer for the Millpond Press Greenwich Workshop.

Alaska Museum of Natural History

Since 1990, this museum's displays have educated the public on Alaska's rich natural history. All of the items collected by the museum have been donated or loaned by Alaska residents. Permanent exhibits include collections of Alaska dinosaurs and marine reptiles, Alaskan archaeology, and Alaskan paleontology. The museum holds the largest exhibits of Alaskan rock, mineral and fossils, and also showcases native artifacts dating back 11,000 years. From time-to-time, the museum also presents traveling exhibits from the Lower 48. Most exhibits are fascinating for people of all ages.