Alaska Native Heritage Center

Cultural Experience

2-for-1 Offer: Receive one FREE admission to the Alaska Native Heritage Center with purchase of an accompanying admission.

The Alaska Native Heritage Center is a gathering place that celebrates, perpetuates and shares Alaska Native cultures. Since opening in 1999, the Center has become Alaska's premier interactive cultural destination.

The Alaska Native Heritage Center is an exciting place where all people can come to expand their understanding of Alaska's first people. Here we share the rich heritage of Alaska's eleven cultural groups - drawing upon the lifeways of long ago, the wisdom of our elders, and the traditions that endure. The encounter is designed to enhance self-esteem among Native people and to encourage cross-cultural exchanges among all people.

Alaskans can join in to learn Cup'ik, Sugpiaq (Alutiiq), Tlingit, Unangan and Inupiaq dance. Dance classes will provide the opportunity to learn the technique and cultural significance of dances and songs from these different Alaska Native cultures. Students will learn a new dance and song and then be given the chance to perform in front of an audience.  Expires 12/31/2010