Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center
“Fairbanks' gateway to Interior Alaska”
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About
A stunning cultural center and visitor hub in downtown Fairbanks featuring exhibits on Interior Alaska's natural history and Athabascan culture. Free admission, films, ranger talks, and a gift shop with Alaska Native art. The starting point for exploring the Interior.
Upcoming Events
TicketsMidnight Sun Festival Downtown
TicketsMidnight Sun Run 10K Fairbanks
Midnight Sun Run — Fairbanks
Popular 10K race at 10 PM through Fairbanks under the midnight sun.
Midnight Sun Festival — Fairbanks
Alaska's largest single-day event — a 12-hour street fair celebrating the solstice.
TicketsMidnight Sun Baseball Classic
Fairbanks Midnight Sun Music Concert
Midnight Sun Baseball Game
Historic baseball game played at 10 PM under natural midnight sun since 1906.
Golden Days — Fairbanks
Ten-day celebration of Fairbanks' gold rush heritage with Alaska's biggest parade.
Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival
Two-week arts festival with workshops and performances at UAF.
TicketsFairbanks Summer Arts Fest
Golden Days
Fairbanks celebrates its gold rush heritage with parades, duckie races, and gold panning.
TicketsWorld Eskimo-Indian Olympics WEIO
World Eskimo-Indian Olympics
Traditional Alaska Native athletic games including blanket toss, high kick, and cultural events.
Golden Days Rubber Duckie Race
Thousands of rubber duckies race the Chena River for prizes.
TicketsGolden Days Fairbanks Parade
TicketsTanana Valley State Fair 2026
Tanana Valley State Fair
Fairbanks' beloved summer fair with giant veggies, rides, demolition derby, and live music.
TicketsAurora Season Opening Fairbanks
Aurora Viewing Season Opens — Fairbanks
Aurora viewing season returns to Fairbanks with guided tours at Chena Hot Springs.
TicketsMatt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour
Reserved sections 115-120 and 215-220 are "DRY"/18+ sections, where no alcohol is permitted. Reserved sections 103-11...