We visited the Native Heritage Center because it was included in an all day Anchorage tour. When we heard that a stop at this Center was included we were a little hesitant to get excited, but when we got there, just the view out the large picture window the the lake outside was enough to change our minds. We browsed... more

We went to the Native Heritage Center in early July 2008. We used the 2 coupons from the Northernlights coupon book so our party of 4 got in for half price. We spent about 3 hours at the center and potentially could have stayed slightly longer if we had more time. I was really impressed with the number of tours,... more

I went there with my 13 year old daughter and we both had a great time. The guides did a great job and the exhibits were very good. I wanted to spend about 3 hours there, my daughter was done at 2 hours. more

Aside from the grumpy front desk person, our visit here was a highlight of our time in Anchorage. This excellent site provides insight into the housing and lifestyles of the various native alaskan tribes. Each area was staffed with experienced members of the tribes who were friendly and knowledgable. The dancing exhibit and exhibition hall in the main building were... more

Being from the Pacific, I went into this cultural center with a critical eye. I thoroughly enjoyed the format of the exhibits and the use of youth as cultural hosts is refreshing and heartening. Too many of the youth are raised without homage to their native roots and it was great to hear straight from them how they have learned... more

I took my two children, ages 12 and 18 to the Center in June 2007. It was among the highlights of our two-week Alaskan adventure. The children loved the dances and villages. They usually bore easily, but not at this place. Wonderful. more

My daughter and I were at the Alaska Native Heritage Center in May. This was a wonderful place to learn about native Alaskans. There was so much about the native Alaskans we didn't know about until we visited here. We especially enjoyed the native dance exhibitions and seeing the various types of dwellings. 5 different cultural groups are represented here.... more