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Tongass Historical Museum

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Open today at 13:00-17:00
Recommended sightseeing time:1-2 hour
Address:
629 Dock St, Ketchikan, AK 99901, United StatesMap
Phone: +1 907-225-5600
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  • Storyteller199062
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    Excellent museum to visit!

    The Tongass Historical Museum really provides you with a holistic view of the area and rich history. From the beginning with fossils to mining, oil, cannery (fish), logging, pulp mills, totem poles an...

    Reviewed on Oct 18, 2023
  • clark5662
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    Awesome place!

    Great place to visit while in Ketchikan!! Displays are very well presented and easy to follow. We happened to be following behind an older Ketchikan resident while he was showing his sister (who was ...

    Reviewed on Sep 16, 2023
  • USMCRip
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    This is the place to start any visit to Ketchikan Alaska

    We walked to here from the pier. Not far. The museum is on the small size but packed with a sample of everything that is Ketchikan. From prehistoric, to the local natives, to the gold rush, salmon fi...

    Reviewed on Aug 14, 2023
  • Robert D
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    Local history museum

    This is a small museum that focuses on the history of the area. I enjoyed the exhibits of the town's past. They also had a special exhibit of prehistoric animals that lived in the region. It is wel...

    Reviewed on Jul 20, 2023
  • tammyBaltimore_Md
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    Rich in Alaskan history

    Old library building from years ago, tons of artifacts and tons of Alaskan history with placards, even a Dinosaur room. Admission $6 adult, free for veterans/active military

    Reviewed on Jul 17, 2023
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