Valdez Attractions
Valdez (pop. 4,100) was relocated 4 miles west of its original location following the tsunami produced by the Good Friday earthquake in 1964. It is the southern terminus for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Narrated tours of the Alaska Pipeline and some of the Valdez facilities are available through local tour agencies.
Valdez is home to 5 glaciers which can be reached by by cruising, flying, walking or driving. Summer activities include flightseeing by helicopter, spectacular views of mountains, glaciers, historical sights, and a visit to Prince William Sound.
Valdez is home to 5 glaciers which can be reached by by cruising, flying, walking or driving. Summer activities include flightseeing by helicopter, spectacular views of mountains, glaciers, historical sights, and a visit to Prince William Sound.
Maxine & Jesse Whitney Museum
The Maxine & Jesse Whitney Museum was made possible through the generous donation of Mrs. Maxine Whitney. Reportedly the largest private collection of Native Alaskan art and artifacts, the Whitney's collected works of art from local artists over a 50 year period.
The museum is located at Prince William Sound Community College.
All values are in United States Dollars
The museum is located at Prince William Sound Community College.
Maxine & Jesse Whitney Museum
303 Lowe Street
Valdez, AK 99686
United States
303 Lowe Street
Valdez, AK 99686
United States
Phone 1 (907) 834-1690
Fax 1 (907) 834-1627
Hours
May 15 to September 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
September 16 to May 14
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Adult | $ 5.00 |
| Senior | $ 4.00 |
| Military discount | $ 4.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 3.00 |
Valdez Museum and Historical Archive
The Valdez Museum features displays on the local history, including pioneer, the gold rush, the pipeline, the Exxon Valdez oil spill, and the 1964 Good Friday earthquake.
The historical collections of the Valdez Museum contain artifacts, textiles, photographs, and documents that trace the history of the community.
Remembering Old Valdez is located several blocks away from the museum and it highlights the period in time surrounding the Good Friday Earthquake.
All values are in United States Dollars
The historical collections of the Valdez Museum contain artifacts, textiles, photographs, and documents that trace the history of the community.
Remembering Old Valdez is located several blocks away from the museum and it highlights the period in time surrounding the Good Friday Earthquake.
Valdez Museum
Box 8
Valdez, AK 99686
United States
Box 8
Valdez, AK 99686
United States
Phone 1 (907) 835-2764
Fax 1 (907) 835-5800
Hours
January 1 to May 14
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
May 16 to September 25
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 26 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Adult | $ 6.00 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 5.50 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 5.00 |
| Child 13 & under | FREE |
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
