Free Events
Upcoming Events
2025 Alaska Triennial Information and Q&A Session
12 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 — Online
Join Anchorage Museum staff for an overview of eligibility criteria and application requirements for the 2025 Alaska Triennial. Hear recommendations for streamlined digital submissions and...
Aztec Dance Workshop
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Saturdays through Oct. 4 — In-Person
Learn the traditional practice of Aztec Dance in this free, public workshop hosted by Itzel Yarger. Enjoy weekly drop-in workshops ahead of the opening of...
In Context: On Saskinam Tanamlan
4 – 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 — In-Person
The social injustices faced by the Saskinax̂ people at the hands of Russia, Japan and the United States are many and deep-rooted. Helena Schmitz sheds...
Cook Inlet Historical Society Presents: Anchorage — What the City Eats
7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 — In-Person
Food journalist Julia O'Malley and Aaron Leggett, senior curator at the Anchorage Museum, will have a conversation — including audience questions — about the culinary...
Alaskan Landscapes: Live Concert with Alaska Resounding
4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 — In-Person
Settle in and listen deeply to a one-of-a-kind immersive concert experience integrating a curated selection of modern musical masterworks with unique lighting design, sculpture, crafted...
First Friday at the Anchorage Museum
6 - 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 — In-Person
Bring the whole family to enjoy free admission to the galleries, attend a docent tour, or view rapid space shorts in the planetarium. Other activities...
League Of Women Voters: Voter Registration
6 - 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 — In-Person
The League of Women Voters joins us on First Friday to register voters. Ensure your civic participation this election year and register to vote. The League...
Exhibition Opening: Painting at the End Of The Ice Age
6 - 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 — In-Person
Cordova-based artist David Rosenthal will be on the floor to introduce Painting at the End of the Ice Age. Rosenthal’s paintings depict retreating glacial ice...
Docent-led Gallery Talk: The 11th Air Force's 77th Bomber Squadron
6:30, 7 & 7:30 Friday, Oct. 4 — In-Person
The 77th Bomber Squadron, equipped with twin engine B-25 Mitchell medium bombers, conducted long-range attacks against Japanese facilities on the Kuril Islands and low-level attacks...
Docent-led Gallery Talk: Iñupiat Cultural Belongings
6:30, 7 & 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 — In-Person
Join us in the Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center for a docent gallery hosting on Iñupiat cultural belongings. The Iñupiat homelands are situated in the northern...
Docent-led Gallery Talk: Guided Meditation in How to Survive
6:30, 7 & 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 — In-Person
Reflect on themes of time, relationships and wisdom in this 15-minute guided meditation. Each session will occur in Ellie Schmidt’s immersive installation, the tide pool...
(Canceled) Docent-led Gallery Talk: Russia, America, and Alaska
6:30, 7, & 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 — In-Person
Join us for a guided discussion on Alaska during the Russian America period and its lasting impact on the state. Examine why Russians and others...
Nuestra Huella: Opening Celebration
6:30 - 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 — In-Person
Latinx culture enlivens the Anchorage Museum with presentations, dance and food for the opening of Nuestra Huella (Our Footprint). Listen to opening remarks beginning at...
Planetarium Show: "Rapid Space Shorts"
6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m. Friday, October 4 — In-Person
These quick planetarium experiences range from constellation tours of the night sky and cruising around the solar system to learning about light and the aurora...
Docent-led Gallery Talk: Belmore Browne
7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 — In-Person
Attend this guided tour of the works of Belmore Browne in the Art of the North Gallery. Browne's affinity for rendering wildlife and landscapes continued...
Bank of America Museums on Us
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 & noon – 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 — In-Person
Bank of America (BoA) cardholders enjoy one free museum general admission on the first weekend of the month with BoA credit or debit card and...
Repair & Reuse: Costume Swap and Mini Monster Making
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 — In-Person
Break free of spooky fast-fashion costumes by participating in a community costume swap. Bring costumes or components to be reimagined by others, or just show...
Pan-Arctic Viewing Party
9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 — In-Person
Pan-Arctic Vision is a friendly music competition showcasing the voices and culture of the Circumpolar North. This year’s Alaska representative is Qacung Blanchett. The Anchorage...