Visiting the Alaska museum was an unforgettable experience that beautifully showcases the state's…read morerich history and culture. The exhibits are thoughtfully curated, featuring everything from Native Alaskan artifacts and traditional crafts to fascinating displays on wildlife and natural history. The museum layout is easy to follow, and each exhibit includes informative descriptions that make learning engaging for both adults and children. Staff and docents are friendly and eager to share insights, which adds a personal touch to the visit. Whether you're a history buff, nature enthusiast, or just looking for an enriching day out, this museum provides a comprehensive, immersive look at Alaska's heritage. It's educational, visually engaging, and leaves you with a deeper appreciation for the state's unique culture and landscapes.

Beautiful museum inside and out. Although not huge, depending on how much you like to read the…read moreexhibit info you could spend a couple hours. We spent about 45 minutes wandering through. Lovely art, lots of local history and animal education exhibits. Paid (cheap) parking, a gift shop, and a small serve-yourself "cafe".

We have been to a few different VR arcades in a few different states and by far Artic sun had the…read morebest experience. Gabe did a great job getting us set up with two stations for me and my daughter. There station layout and overall environment was awesome.

The staff was super helpful considering we rented 5 stations and only two of us had played before…read more The staff was also very patient with my 7 yr old who took a minute to get used to it all so she wouldn't puke. We will definitely be going back, because now my 7 yr old wants her birthday there.

Waste of money! $15 a person to get through in 10 minutes. Then they have qr codes where the…read moreartists ask for donations as well. I went down the slide 3 times for something to do. Gift shop looks like a garage sale. Stay away from here. From the locals, I hear the sculptures at local festivals are way better.

Every part of me wants to say we had the best time here but it was such a lackluster experience…read more We paid $30 for two of us to enter the "museum" and boy do I regret it... After getting our tickets, we walked through the set of double doors behind the ticketing area. The environment is really old and run down. It's cold, of course, but everything smells musty and kind of reminded me of standing in a corner of the cold dairy section in Costco where there happens to be an entire pallet of expired milk (I know you wouldn't do that to me, Costco). There is a large open area where I assume you can sometimes watch artists create their sculptures. But beyond that is a tiny room where some of the ice sculptures live permanently. Most of them looked like they had been there for a while. And it was very underwhelming. The best part was the tiny ice slide that my husband insisted on going down multiple times in an attempt to get our "moneys-worth". What a shame. We were both excited to be here. If it weren't for the slide, the entire experience would've lasted less than 10 minutes. The young lady at the ticket counter did tell us, "it's mostly here to take selfies and some photos..." I guess she wasn't wrong. When we walked out she was asleep at the counter. I wish that were the case when we walked in. I would've known to turn around and leave. The gift shop didn't have much to offer either. The shelves were pretty bare besides a few of the basics. We had a lot of fun in Fairbanks - I'd recommend checking out your options - especially if you have young children who get bored easily.

Really fun. Don't miss the Running Reindeer Ranch. You'll learn a lot and get to spend up close…read moretime with Reindeer and take a walk in the woods with them. Jane and her team are super nice and extremely knowledgeable. I also didn't expect the Reindeer having such distinct personalities. We were there in late May and had a great weather day and there were three new babies - so cute. Thanks to Jane and her team. We had a great time!!!

Oh man, was this the coolest experience? Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable as well and we…read morehad great conversations. Being able to have contact with such a majestical creature was so cool. They let you feed them as well. This definitely isn't one of those experiences where they are just trying to get you in and out. We didn't feel rushed whatsoever, and had such a great time. A heads up for any tourists out there like me. If you come closer to winter or in the break up season, there is a lot of hardened snow and ice on the roads. I would definitely recommend getting a rental car that has four-wheel-drive. It was my first time ever driving on snow/ice like that. It wasn't too scary. Other than a couple moments when I had to stop and turn around. I could definitely see myself getting stuck if I didn't have a car that had four-wheel-drive. So just be mindful of that. Overall, it was a really beautiful drive though. And if you're going in the summer, you shouldn't have any problem on the roads. You could always call ahead and ask the staff with the road conditions are ahead of booking. But you definitely need to book this! There is also a really cool building where you meet your instructor that has a really beautiful view. There are also a couple of walking trails nearby that you can go down. And there is a coffee shop inside that had a decent latte. I believe they also serve food, though we didn't end up ordering anything, I did see other people eating. When we were trying to find our way there, we did get a little bit lost. But there is signage on the road on the left-hand side if you're heading north. They are part of a larger event booking. You'll see something on the right hand side that looks like a bunch of viewing domes. Then right after that the turn is on the left.

great place n cute it's not that bad so good for old people…read more and there's a cute petting zoo

The best ice cream in the states is called "The Original Gourmet Ice Cream Bar". For real. I don't…read moreknow, if it's only done for the fair or if it does exist somewhere in town (Fairbanks), but it's the BEST I've tried in the US. If you're going to this fair next year - make it your first stop as soon as you're in. The best investment for your $5.50! But, at least give them $6.00, so they can keep the change lol.

Do not miss this! I'm not a car fanatic, nor a fashionista... but this was my favorite "thing to…read moredo" visit while in Fairbanks (other than Aurora Hunting of course). The collection is amazing. The history and information provided was very interesting. Kudos to the team there! It was truly a memorable stop.

This museum has a fascinating array of period cars and clothing and wonderful docents. Im not a big…read morecar enthusiast, but this was entertaining with so much variety and is an interesting history of cars and clothing styles

Facilities look amazing but nothing is open. Their wet sore needs to be better managed. I saw the…read moresections regarding Memorial Day to Labor Day but on google and their own site it shows them open when they are not. Called their info office and got connected to Mayors office who also didn't know when they are open. Very friendly staff.

Pioneer Park Pioneer Air Museum grabs your imagination as you walk past a giant radial aircraft…read moreengine on your way in. It costs five dollars to go inside and it is very much worth it. Inside, Alaskan aviation history is being preserved. The building is dome shaped and circular inside and a person can venture off in any direction and still end up seeing the whole display. There are entire small aircraft hanging from the ceiling or parked on the floor. You can sit in vintage airplane seats and watch a well preserved historical program on large screen T.V.s. The antique photographs, parts and pieces of wreckage and ancient engines inspire dreams of time travel. There are a few very unique armature built planes donated from local aviators, one of them used the pilots' seat as the gas tank to reduce weight. Some of the first wooden propellers ever made are on display and they are arranged so that a person can see how the technology evolve. The staff is bright and helpful; tours are available from knowledgeable guides and there is a small gift shop to help support the museum. I would recommend it to anyone who visits Pioneer Park.

Yes, bit neglected in dust and could have a better aesthetic and organization to it, but these…read morepioneering relics from days of yore a la Yukon Gold Rush are pretty fascinating. Loved seeing the antiques and treasured brief talk with lady who volunteer curates it. Been Fairbanks resident for decades.