Sitka Attractions

The fishing port of Sitka on the west side of Baranoff Island in the Alexander Archipelago, founded by Alexander Baranoff in 1804, was once the chief town of Russian America. Places of interest are icons and vestments from the Orthodox church of St Michael (built 1844, burned down 1966) and the Sheldon Jackson Museum (artifacts, masks, craft products and clothing of Eskimos and Indians). In the Sitka National Historical Park are displays of materials illustrating the culture of the original Indian tribes and the Russian settlers and the scene of the last battle (1804) between Russians and Tlingit Indians, commemorated by Indian totem poles.

Sitka National Historical Park commemorates the Battle of Sitka in 1804. The old fort and the battlefield can still be seen, along with the Russian Bishop's House, a log building erected in 1843.

Alaska Raptor Center

The Alaska Raptor Center is a 17 acre rehabilitation center that houses and treats numerous birds of prey, including eagles, ravens, falcons, and owls. The center began with volunteers treating injured birds at their homes! Information and displays on these birds and their habitats are presented at the center. There is also a video presentation and demonstrations.

Address

Alaska Raptor Center
Box 2984
Sitka, AK 99835
United States

Phone 1 (907) 747-8662

Fax 1 (907) 747-8397

http://www.alaskaraptor.org

Hours

May 1 to September 30

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	Closed	8:00
Close	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00		16:00

Cost

Annual pass or membership	$ 45.00
Adult	$ 12.00
Child 12 & under	$ 6.00

All values are in United States Dollars

Facilities

Gift shop

Read More Sheldon Jackson Museum

Sheldon Jackson Museum contains a fine collection of Native artifacts and cultural items.

Isabel Miller Museum

The Isabel Miller Museum offers a variety of exhibits on the history of Sitka, including the Tlingit lifestyle, as well as Russian and American pioneers. Other settlers in Sitka were from Finland and Asia. The daily life of all the pioneers is exhibited including social, political and religious struggles of these Sitka residents.

Address

Isabel Miller Museum
330 Harbor Drive
Sitka, AK 99835
United States

Phone 1 (907) 747-6455

Fax 1 (907) 747-6588

http://www.sitka.org/historicalmuseum

Hours

May 7 to September 22

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00
Close	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

September 23 to May 6

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	Closed
Close		16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00

Tips

Donations are welcomed.

Facilities

Gift shop