Sealaska Heritage Institute

Review & FAQ:

What is the Sealaska Heritage Institute?
- Sealaska Heritage Institute is a nonprofit organization in downtown Juneau, originally founded in 1980 to preserve and protect the region's Tlingit, Tsimshian, and Haida indigenous cultures.
Where is the Sealaska Heritage Institute located?
- The institute moved into its permanent home at the Walter Soboleff Building in 2015.
What is the mission of the Sealaska Heritage Institute?
- The institute strives to create a place where Native and non-Native Alaskans alike can learn about their heritage through permanent exhibits and special event programming.
What exhibits can visitors see at the museum?
- The museum's permanent cultural exhibit showcases a variety of works by prominent Native artists, including luminaries such as Wayne Price, Robert Davidson, Preston Singletary, and David Boxley.
What special features does the museum have?
- A traditional clan house dubbed as Shuká Hít is showcased, along with space for rotating art and cultural exhibits.
What major public art exhibits are displayed?
- Three major public art exhibits are showcased on the museum's grounds, including a 40-foot panel exhibit by Robert Davidson paying tribute to a Haida supernatural figure known as "Greatest Echo."

105 S Seward St, Juneau, AK 99801, Phone: (907) 463-4844, Map

Juneau events:
- Alaska Folk Festival - April 7-13, 2025
- Juneau Jazz & Classics Festival - Feb 5-8, 2025
- Juneau Maritime Festival - May 4-5, 2025
- Capital Brewfest - September 28, 2024
- Juneau 4th of July Parade - Every 4th of July
- Golden North Salmon Derby - Every August

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