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".

I've come to find out that Fairbanks isn't rife with a lot of activity. I would think their main…read moredraw is the Aurora, which unfortunately was not active nor in season during our visit. That being said, it's nice to check out the ice museum and what it had to offer. Since o got the combo package of the ice museum combined with the aurora show, I'll separate them in the review. The ice museum part of it comes with a roughly 15 minute video that takes about ice sculpting; a little history so to speak. Similar to other reviewers, the video does leave a lot to be desired. The idea is fine, but execution is poor. The video is TERRIBLE quality. It's 2023... they could do better than 120p or 240p. It's actually kind of embarrassing really. So just power through that until they update it. Afterwards, you're escorted to the actual museum, which is an assortment of ice sculptures. I urge you to taper your expectations and you'll have a good time. It's not incredibly massive, but there is a decent amount. I liked Andy's (the ice sculptor) enthusiasm and you can tell there is passion in what he sculpts. He functions as a photographer if you want group/couple pictures. I particularly love toe slide since it's pretty fun to go down. Made me feel like a kid again. Also don't worry about not having a jacket as they definitely can provide you with one. It ends with actual demonstration of him sculpting in an observation room. It's really cool to see the process in action. Pretty cool (no pun intended). The Aurora show was unique in that it highlights the beautiful photography of Zimmerman combined with classical music. Don't worry the quality is a lot better (although not the best) than the ice sculpture video). It gives a short history of Zimmerman before showcasing his work. It is beautiful and showcases the aurora borealis in different forms.it is pretty mellow and calming, which could lead some to dozing off (I did a little), but definitely appreciated the art behind it. Overall, it's definitely something to do if you're in the city. I don't think it's too expensive, but many may not see the value. If you like ice sculptures, check this place out!

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.

One of the nicest visitor centers that I have ever been to! This one is free and has a great…read moremuseum. My favorite section was on the beading. Definitely take some time to visit when you are in the area.

Free facility for general information of the culture of the area and general information of the…read morelayout and businesses of Fairbanks. Also has National Park Service in the building. Well maintained facilities. Helpful staff. So if looking for a laid back place to learn a little bit more of Fairbanks and its native culture, this is a good place to come.

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.

I don't normally rate museums, but what the heck? Not sure why anyone would give this place a low…read morerating. This is a FREE museum that was recommended by our local rideshare driver and offers a bit of history of Alaska and dog sledding. Sure, it's small and a bit run down, but it's got character. My favorite was the "101 Things To Do in Fairbanks Alaska", which actually listed 101 things to do infused with some wit such as "complain about all the tourists asking about the northern lights ". I can't help but appreciate the locals' humor which I encountered throughout my visit to Fairbanks. It's located upstairs in the Co-op Plaza. Winter hours are limited from 11AM-3PM, so if you happen to be in the area during opening hours, please stop by. Did I mention it's free?

While exploring the inside of the Co-Op Plaza mall, I saw a sign that mentioned a free museum and…read morean arrow which pointed to the second floor. I love museums and wanted to learn more about the history behind Dog Mushing, so I decided to check it out. During the winter, the Fairbanks Community Museum is open daily from 11am until 3pm. Whereas, in the summer, the museum is open everyday from 11am to 5pm. Even though the museum is small, I discovered interesting facts about dog mushing. Before it became a sport, the indigenous people used dog sledding for their transportation. Dog mushing is also another term used for dog sledding and there are specific dog breeds and sled models that are suited for the sport. Other areas that stood out to me were the indigenous artifacts, photos of the Fairbanks community, and '101 Things To Do in Fairbanks, Alaska'. As a visitor of Fairbanks, the Community Museum may not have much to showcase, but is informative nonetheless.

Brought my 10 ur old daughter and her 8 ur old friend. And they had a good time. It's a lot smaller…read morethan the children's museum in sac, CA but it's pretty cool for what it is. This would be a great place for infants to about 11 yrs I can't imagine that it would be much fun after that as it's geared for small children obviously. They have a great arts and crafts section tho I think the older kids would have more fun with. For $24 it's a great time for about an hour 2 max but definitely a place u could bring a smaller child and they could spend all day here.

This place is amazing!!! More of a creative thoughtful place than a run wild jump park! We stopped…read moregoing to jump parks because my small kids would get pushed over. This museum is a quite, hands on, slower pace place. Kids volumes were kept minimal, there was something for everyone. It is smaller but even after 2 hours my kids were not bored.

What a blast to learn how to pan for gold like the old settlers did in 1850!…read moreWe had a few people to teach the skill needed but Shania was very helpful. I was able to find 4 little pieces of gold which truly has no value but it was the rush of the find that made it worth the price.

Shania was wonderful helping us with learning how to pan for gold! It was a great experience from…read morethe moment we arrived. We thank Shania for our experience