Kodiak Attractions
Most of this island off the south-west coast of Alaska (boats from Homer and Seward on Kenai Peninsula) is now the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, established to protect the Kodiak bear and other rare animals. The waters round Kodiak are among the richest fishing grounds in Alaska. The town of Kodiak at the north-eastern tip of the peninsula, now an important fishing port, was occupied for over 6000 years by the indigenous Aleuts, until Russian fur traders settled here in 1784 and made the town first capital of the Russian territory. Places of interest are the old Russian Orthodox church and a small museum on the history of the island.
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Portage Glacier Recreation Area
(Chugach National Forest)
The Portage Glacier stands above Portage Lake, with good views from an observation deck. Guided tours are available.
Alutiiq Museum and Archeological Repository
The Alutiiq Museum opened in 1995 for the purpose of preserving and communicating the cultural traditions of the Alutiiq people through exhibits, programs, and research projects.
Over 150,000 historic and prehistoric items are housed in the Archeological Repository, these have been assembled from various excavation sites. The Ethnographic collection features contemporary Native art and replicas of historical objects. Botanical, fauna and geological displays are highlighted in the Natural History collection.
Over 150,000 historic and prehistoric items are housed in the Archeological Repository, these have been assembled from various excavation sites. The Ethnographic collection features contemporary Native art and replicas of historical objects. Botanical, fauna and geological displays are highlighted in the Natural History collection.
Alutiiq Museum and Archeological Repository
215 Mission Road, Suite 101
Kodiak, AK 99615-6327
United States
215 Mission Road, Suite 101
Kodiak, AK 99615-6327
United States
Phone 1 (907) 486-7004
Fax 1 (907) 486-7048
Hours
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 12:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Baranov Museum
Housed in a Russian built building from the early 1800s, the Baranov Museum contains a variety of historical artifacts. On display are Aleut, Alutiiq and Russian artifacts, photographs, and households items including early 20th C American furnishings.
The building was used by Alexander Baranov as a warehouse for furs. This National Historic Landmark building is known as the Erskine House or the Russian American Magazin.
The building was used by Alexander Baranov as a warehouse for furs. This National Historic Landmark building is known as the Erskine House or the Russian American Magazin.
Baranov Museum
101 East Marine Way
Kodiak, AK 99615-6307
United States
101 East Marine Way
Kodiak, AK 99615-6307
United States
Phone 1 (907) 486-5920
Fax 1 (907) 486-3166
Hours
June 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
October 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |