Positioned in downtown Anchorage in the state of Alaska, the famous Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Centre is a museum that presents Alaska and all its splendour to the world through its extensive collection of arts, history and science. Each year more than 20 exhibitions are showcased here to over 200,000 visitors.
This fine world class museum set off as merely a public-private partnership in celebration of the 100th year anniversary since the acquiring of Alaska from Russia. The museum opened its doors for public viewing in 1968. At the inception it was home to only 60 borrowed Alaska paintings along with 2,500 historic and ethnographic artefacts.
The first national exhibition was held at the Anchorage Museum with the support of the National Endowment for the Arts. The first national exhibition that took place here in 1973 was ‘The Far North’. In 1973 the museum was also accredited by the American Association of Museums.
In 1986 the Anchorage Museum underwent an extensive expansion programme. With many contributions the well known Alaska Gallery was completed. The gallery became the place that showcased the museum’s permanent historic and ethnographic collection. Today this gallery has become a place that should not be missed while touring in Alaska. It is also an unmatched place for both adults and children who wish to discover the unique treasures of Alaska.
The Anchorage 1910 to 1935 permanent collection gives visitors the chance to observe pictures and read stories of early Anchorage residents. These inhabitants are responsible for moulding the Alaska community during the early years of the 20th century.
Revealing Alaska and the circumpolar North is the Anchorage Museum Association’s broad collection of art. This collection incorporates several galleries located on the ground floor of the museum.
Those who wish to visit this impressive and biggest museum in Alaska can do so by staying at a conveniently located Anchorage hotel. For instance, Millennium Alaskan Hotel Anchorage is a well known accommodation choice that features top class facilities along with professional service.