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Exhibits showcasing Alaska's art, science & history housed in a swooping contemporary building.
Breathtaking architecture and award-winning exhibits make the museum an extraordinary destination to discover Alaska Native cultures, natural wonders, and diverse wildlife all in one stop. Open year-round on the UAF campus. The University of Alaska Museum of the North is a thriving visitor attraction, a vital component of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and the only research and teaching museum in Alaska, with over 2.5 million artifacts and specimens. Movies daily. Cafe on site. **Admission door closes at 6.30PM** This summer, join our Behind the Scenes tours every Tue and Fri at 11AM through August 15. For $10/pers., explore labs and collections, get a close-up look at rare objects, and meet museum experts and student researcher.
Breathtaking architecture and award-winning exhibits make the museum an extraordinary destination to discover Alaska Native cultures, natural wonders, and diverse wildlife all in one stop. Open year-round on the UAF campus. The University of Alaska Museum of the North is a thriving visitor attraction, a vital component of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and the only research and teaching museum in Alaska, with over 2.5 million artifacts and specimens. Movies daily. Cafe on site. **Admission door closes at 6.30PM** This summer, join our Behind the Scenes tours every Tue and Fri at 11AM through August 15. For $10/pers., explore labs and collections, get a close-up look at rare objects, and meet museum experts and student researcher.
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Hours
Closed
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
Insights
Highlights
Active military discounts · Accessibility
Assisted listening devices · Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Amenities
Cafe · Offers tours · Restaurant · Restroom · Wi-Fi · Free Wi-Fi · Crowd
Family-friendly · Payments
Admission fee · Reviews
4.6 out of 5
(2,255 reviews)
4.6
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David L.
a week ago
We visited on a Friday in early July 2026. We were in town preparing for a Princess Cruisetour and we flew in a day early. We saw that this was a top activity to do in Fairbanks.
The museum pricing was a bit tricky. There is a group rate but the rate doesn't differentiate between child and adult like regular tickets do. So you have to do the math.
The museum itself was pretty nice and a good way to spend a couple hours. The museum was actually a bit smaller than I was expecting but still very well done. We started downstairs and worked our way upstairs. The downstairs was more natural history and upstairs was the art section. I did like the sounds/acoustic room.
Overall for the price we paid, I think it was worth it. I think for something a bit similar, you could do the visitor center at the East side of town and that would've been a little more basic but also free. It was worth doing at least once.
They also charge for parking here at the museum so make sure you pay at the kiosk outside in the parking lot.
Lisa Johnson
3 months ago
We had an outstanding time at the Museum of the North and spent about two hours exploring all it has to offer. It is a fantastic blend of geology, geography, culture, and history.
Our family loved seeing the fossils and getting a real sense of the size of the mastodon and mammoth displays. The taxidermy collection is also impressive, featuring polar bears, grizzly bears, sea lions, seals, birds, and more.
It’s very family-friendly—there is a great family room where kids can explore and play with age-appropriate educational items. We also appreciated the various educational movies running throughout the exhibits, and we finished our visit at their very cute gift shop. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the area who loves a good museum.
About
Exhibits showcasing Alaska's art, science & history housed in a swooping contemporary building.
Breathtaking architecture and award-winning exhibits make the museum an extraordinary destination to discover Alaska Native cultures, natural wonders, and diverse wildlife all in one stop. Open year-round on the UAF campus. The University of Alaska Museum of the North is a thriving visitor attraction, a vital component of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and the only research and teaching museum in Alaska, with over 2.5 million artifacts and specimens. Movies daily. Cafe on site. **Admission door closes at 6.30PM** This summer, join our Behind the Scenes tours every Tue and Fri at 11AM through August 15. For $10/pers., explore labs and collections, get a close-up look at rare objects, and meet museum experts and student researcher.
Breathtaking architecture and award-winning exhibits make the museum an extraordinary destination to discover Alaska Native cultures, natural wonders, and diverse wildlife all in one stop. Open year-round on the UAF campus. The University of Alaska Museum of the North is a thriving visitor attraction, a vital component of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and the only research and teaching museum in Alaska, with over 2.5 million artifacts and specimens. Movies daily. Cafe on site. **Admission door closes at 6.30PM** This summer, join our Behind the Scenes tours every Tue and Fri at 11AM through August 15. For $10/pers., explore labs and collections, get a close-up look at rare objects, and meet museum experts and student researcher.
Hours
Closed
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
Contact us
Insights
Highlights
Active military discounts · Accessibility
Assisted listening devices · Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Amenities
Cafe · Offers tours · Restaurant · Restroom · Wi-Fi · Free Wi-Fi · Crowd
Family-friendly · Payments
Admission fee · Reviews
4.6 out of 5
(2,255 reviews)
4.6
5
4
3
2
1
David L.
a week ago
We visited on a Friday in early July 2026. We were in town preparing for a Princess Cruisetour and we flew in a day early. We saw that this was a top activity to do in Fairbanks.
The museum pricing was a bit tricky. There is a group rate but the rate doesn't differentiate between child and adult like regular tickets do. So you have to do the math.
The museum itself was pretty nice and a good way to spend a couple hours. The museum was actually a bit smaller than I was expecting but still very well done. We started downstairs and worked our way upstairs. The downstairs was more natural history and upstairs was the art section. I did like the sounds/acoustic room.
Overall for the price we paid, I think it was worth it. I think for something a bit similar, you could do the visitor center at the East side of town and that would've been a little more basic but also free. It was worth doing at least once.
They also charge for parking here at the museum so make sure you pay at the kiosk outside in the parking lot.
Lisa Johnson
3 months ago
We had an outstanding time at the Museum of the North and spent about two hours exploring all it has to offer. It is a fantastic blend of geology, geography, culture, and history.
Our family loved seeing the fossils and getting a real sense of the size of the mastodon and mammoth displays. The taxidermy collection is also impressive, featuring polar bears, grizzly bears, sea lions, seals, birds, and more.
It’s very family-friendly—there is a great family room where kids can explore and play with age-appropriate educational items. We also appreciated the various educational movies running throughout the exhibits, and we finished our visit at their very cute gift shop. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the area who loves a good museum.
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