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Sheldon Jackson Museum
“Alaska's oldest museum”
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Founded in 1888 in Sitka, this is Alaska's first museum and holds one of the finest collections of Alaska Native art and artifacts in the world. The octagonal concrete building houses Tlingit, Haida, Aleut, Athabascan, and Yupik cultural treasures.
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Cultural & HeritageOct 16, 2026
Alaska Day Festival — Sitka
Multi-day celebration of Alaska's transfer from Russia with reenactments and parade.
Harrigan Centennial Hall·10 AM
FreeFestivalsNov 1, 2026
Sitka Whale Fest
A celebration of marine science and Sitka's migrating humpback whales with whale-watching boat tours, science talks, art
Sitka, AK
See eventTicketsOutdoor & AdventureNov 6, 2026
Sitka WhaleFest
Harrigan Centennial Hall
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