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Alaska Native Heritage Center

8800 Heritage Center Dr, Anchorage, AK 99506
907 330 8000
Ranked #6 of 100 attractions in Anchorage
4.5 of 5 stars 114 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites, Historic Sites
Activities: Arts and crafts, Dining, Antiques
Owner description: Alaskan native culture is presented through storytelling, dancing, craft-making and simulated, life-sized villages representing each of the five main... more » Owner description: Alaskan native culture is presented through storytelling, dancing, craft-making and simulated, life-sized villages representing each of the five main indigenous groups. « less
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Wasilla, Alaska
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

Plan to spend several hours at the Heritage Center, you'll enjoy the History and Dancing of all the Tribal areas of Alaska, and tour the authentic living styles and homes of Historic Alaska

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Anchorage, Alaska
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Awesome day at the Alaska native Heritage centre and has great history and cultures of the native people.

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Savannah, Georgia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012
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Each guide patiently and informatively answered my questions. There was an opportunity to see so many aspects of various native life and culture.

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Anchorage
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
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I thought it gave a very good view of historical Alaska Native life with live presentations, "real" Natives who are willing to answer questions. A "must see" for anyone visiting Alaska.

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Palmer, Alaska
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

The Alaska Native Heritage Center is a favorite stop when friends are visiting, and after several visits I still find new and interesting parts of the Center with every trip. There are several facets to the Center: Native artwork is everywhere, and Alaska's Native history vibrates throughout the place. There's a stage where demonstrations, dances, story-telling, Native games and other... More

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London, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Worth visiting when in Anchorage, very interesting. .

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15 reviews 15 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

Our guests enjoy learning about the native traditions, history, storytelling and seeing the young folks during their Olympic Games.

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15 reviews 15 reviews
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75 helpful votes 75 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012
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It was part of a tour we did. Probably would not have done it on our own. It was a nice history of the natives in Alaska but a tad boring for me. They did have a really nice village that showed how the previous generations lived which was interesting.

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Anchorage
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

Multiple Alaska Native groups represented. Learn about the real Alaska from representatives from the various native groups.

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alaskamelissa, Director of Sales at Alaska Native Heritage Center, responded to this review
23 March 2012

Thank you for taking time to write your positive review about your visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Center. We are so happy that you enjoyed learning about the Indigenous people of our state. More

Woodbridge, Virginia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

A very interesting look int to history and life stile of Alaska!

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alaskamelissa, Director of Sales at Alaska Native Heritage Center, responded to this review
23 March 2012

Thank you taking the time to review the Alaska Native Heritage Center. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit this month. More

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