Most of Alaska’s attractions are outdoors, basking in the glory of the natural beauty that the great land is famous for. But some days are not as sunny and beautiful as you might like and everyone heads indoors. Well, luckily enough, there are these weird and wacky museums for whiling away the rainy days in Alaska. These places are so fascinating that you will not believe your eyes. From hammers to airplanes to ice sculptures, visit these weird museums for bizarre, fun and memorable experiences.
- The Hammer Museum
psychprofessor | TripAdvisor Exactly what you’d expect and much more! This museum has historical hammers from many different time periods and cultures, and teaches all about the origins and evolution of tools. There are hammers of every size from tiny to 20 feet tall. This place will truly astound you and is, by all accounts, a surprisingly delightful way to spend an afternoon.
This Wacky Museum In Alaska Is Truly One-Of-A-Kind
- Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, 212 Wedgewood Drive, Wedgewood Resort, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Claudia V | TripAdvisor This museum is housed in a large show room with a gleaming collection of classic cars. Historic garments are shown along side the vehicles showing what people of the time may have worn, and the old time photo op area is a hit with everyone.
This Antique Auto Museum In Alaska Will Make You Long For The Good Old Days
- Alaska Museum of Science and Nature, 201 N Bragaw Street, Anchorage, AK 99508
globeseeker007 | TripAdvisor This place features a crazy assortment of dinosaur bones, objects from Alaskan people of the past, and other eclectic items. There is certainly a lot to look at and a lot of questions to ask at this crazy place. Visit This Natural History Museum In Alaska For The Perfect Day Trip
- The Fraternal Order of the Alaska State Troopers (FOAST) Law Enforcement Museum, 245 West 5th Avenue, Suite 113, Anchorage, AK 99501
FOAST Law Enforcement Museum Official Facebook Right in downtown Anchorage, this museum is run by a non-profit and houses the state’s only collection of historical law enforcement memorabilia.
- Museum of Alaska Transportation & Industry, 3800 West Museum Drive, Wasilla, AK 99654
Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry Official Facebook Including railroad cars, antique automobiles, and gold mining equipment, this museum documents the history of Alaska and the machines that made development possible.
- Aurora Ice Museum, 56.5 Chena Hot Springs Road, Chena Hot Springs Resort, Fairbanks, AK 99711
よしめ | TripAdvisor At the beautiful Chena Hot Springs, this ice museum is the best! The huge building is completely outfitted with ice walls, beds, and world class ice sculptures from wall to wall. You can also have a drink at the ice bar where icy cold cocktails are served.
The Largest Ice Museum In The World Is Here In Alaska And It’s Absolutely Amazing
- Pratt Museum, 3779 Bartlett Street, Homer, AK 99603-7579
A TripAdvisor Member One of the coolest small museums you will visit in Alaska, this place is great. A well laid out small attraction that has artifacts and stories about the history of Alaska and the pioneers who lived through it all.
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- Raptor Center and Natural History Museum, 113 Haines Highway, Haines, AK 99827
RAPTOR CENTER AND NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM Official Website Learn about all the wildlife that frequents the forests, waters and skies of southeast Alaska.
- Skagway Museum and Archives, Seventh Avenue and Spring Street, Skagway, AK 99840
eloisegirl | TripAdvisor A warehouse of information of the culture and folklore of the area including the distant past, the Gold Rush era, and the progress up to today.
- The Valdez Museum and Historical Archive, 217 Egan Drive, Valdez, AK 99686
HonestCountryCouple | TripAdvisor With tons of history of the area including fishing, skiing, and pioneer life. There is a lot to do to keep the kids occupied and much to see at this spot, decidedly one of the weird museums in Alaska.
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psychprofessor | TripAdvisor
Exactly what you’d expect and much more! This museum has historical hammers from many different time periods and cultures, and teaches all about the origins and evolution of tools. There are hammers of every size from tiny to 20 feet tall. This place will truly astound you and is, by all accounts, a surprisingly delightful way to spend an afternoon.
This Wacky Museum In Alaska Is Truly One-Of-A-Kind
Claudia V | TripAdvisor
This museum is housed in a large show room with a gleaming collection of classic cars. Historic garments are shown along side the vehicles showing what people of the time may have worn, and the old time photo op area is a hit with everyone.
This Antique Auto Museum In Alaska Will Make You Long For The Good Old Days
globeseeker007 | TripAdvisor
This place features a crazy assortment of dinosaur bones, objects from Alaskan people of the past, and other eclectic items. There is certainly a lot to look at and a lot of questions to ask at this crazy place. Visit This Natural History Museum In Alaska For The Perfect Day Trip
FOAST Law Enforcement Museum Official Facebook
Right in downtown Anchorage, this museum is run by a non-profit and houses the state’s only collection of historical law enforcement memorabilia.
Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry Official Facebook
Including railroad cars, antique automobiles, and gold mining equipment, this museum documents the history of Alaska and the machines that made development possible.
よしめ | TripAdvisor
At the beautiful Chena Hot Springs, this ice museum is the best! The huge building is completely outfitted with ice walls, beds, and world class ice sculptures from wall to wall. You can also have a drink at the ice bar where icy cold cocktails are served.
The Largest Ice Museum In The World Is Here In Alaska And It’s Absolutely Amazing
A TripAdvisor Member
One of the coolest small museums you will visit in Alaska, this place is great. A well laid out small attraction that has artifacts and stories about the history of Alaska and the pioneers who lived through it all.
Here Are 9 Museums In Alaska That Are Just Too Cool For Words
RAPTOR CENTER AND NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM Official Website
Learn about all the wildlife that frequents the forests, waters and skies of southeast Alaska.
eloisegirl | TripAdvisor
A warehouse of information of the culture and folklore of the area including the distant past, the Gold Rush era, and the progress up to today.
HonestCountryCouple | TripAdvisor
With tons of history of the area including fishing, skiing, and pioneer life. There is a lot to do to keep the kids occupied and much to see at this spot, decidedly one of the weird museums in Alaska.
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Address: 113 Haines Highway, Haines, AK 99827Address: 217 Egan Drive, Valdez, AK 99686Address: 245 West 5th Avenue, Suite 113, Anchorage, AK 99501Address: 3779 Bartlett Street, Homer, AK 99603Address: 5 Chena Hot Springs Road, Chena Hot Springs Resort, Fairbanks, AK 99711Address: 3800 West Museum Drive, Wasilla, AK 99654
