Sheldon Jackson Museum
State museum holding a 19th-century collection of Alaska Native objects, in what is described as Alaska's first concrete building. Closed for HVAC work through about December 1, 2026.
By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026
State museum holding a 19th-century collection of Alaska Native objects, in what is described as Alaska's first concrete building. Closed for HVAC work through about December 1, 2026.
Read more about its history
- Sheldon Jackson Museum Alaska State Museums
Highlights
- Rev. Dr. Sheldon Jackson drove its construction and collected many of the objects
- Building begun in 1895 and occupied since 1897
- The state calls it the first concrete building in Alaska and the oldest museum in the state
- Listed on the National Register in 1972
Facts checked October 19, 2026 with lam.alaska.gov, museums.alaska.gov, museums.alaska.gov. Hours and prices change, so confirm before you go.
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