Alaska Studies at the Center

The Alaska Native Heritage Center is partnering with the Anchorage School District by offering a FREE visit to the Center for all Alaska studies students. Teachers may assign the Research Guide or one of their own design.

Program Details

• Alaska Studies students are welcome during selected hours for self-guided tours. (See Center availability below.)
• Alaska Studies students are encouraged to visit during Celebrating Culture Saturdays event calendar here.
• Students are advised to call 330-8000 to ensure that the Center is open.
• Students should plan to spend from two to three hours at the Center to complete their assignment.
• Students have FREE admission to the Center when they show their student ID and either this Research Guide, or a similar study guide from an instructor.
• FREE admission as an Alaska Studies student also includes FREE admission for one adult chaperone.

Alaska Studies students experience culture, fulfill course requirements and visit the Center FREE. Designed for 11th Grade students to meet ASD Alaska Studies course requirements.
The center is available for students
September 20, 2011 - April 20, 2012
Tuesday - Friday
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
During these times the Center is operating the High School After-School Program for students. Alaska Studies students may observe the program as they complete their assignment. This opportunity is NOT available on days during ASD school closures.

Celebrating Culture Saturdays
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
October 8, 2011 World Music Festival
November 12, 2011 Intertribal Gathering
December 3, 2011 Holiday Bazaar
January 14, 2012 Native Theatre Festival
February 4, 2012 Indigenous World Film Festival
March 3, 2012 Multicultural Drumming and Dancing Arts Festival

May 6, 2012 - September 3, 2011   Opem Daily
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Students with Ed Tiulana, culture host

Guest in Hall of Cultures