{"id":6889,"date":"2014-02-21T23:42:47","date_gmt":"2014-02-21T23:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/?p=6889"},"modified":"2022-09-19T11:05:49","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T11:05:49","slug":"university-alaska-museum-north-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/destinations\/usa\/university-alaska-museum-north-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Alaska Museum Of the North, USA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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University of Alaska Museum – The only research and teaching museum in Alaska.<\/p><\/div>\n

The University of Alaska (AK) Museum of the north is an important visitor attraction and the only research and teaching museum in Alaska. The collections in the museum represent thousands of years of cultural traditions and biological diversity in the region. The collections are organized into 10 disciplines such as earth sciences, birds, archaeology, etc. which serve as important sources of research on issues that are faced by Alaska and the North.<\/p>\n

The museum shares its knowledge gained through these collections with people of all ages and nationalities. There are ongoing projects that help to improve these collections that include over 1.4 million specimens and artifacts.<\/p>\n

Many movies and programs are shown inside the museum giving the visitors insight into various aspects of the region such as its longest season. Tickets for a full day that come with unlimited access to the day\u2019s movies can be purchased for only $5. The movies inside the University of Alaska Museum don\u2019t only present information but also provide audience with suggestions on for instance, how to cope with the extreme temperatures and enjoy the beauty of the region.<\/p>\n

It is also important for visitors to not forget to explore the store inside the museum given the variety of books, jewelry and art displayed in there. Tourists are sure to find a perfect souvenir to remember their trip by.<\/p>\n

University of Alaska Museum Of the North Map<\/h2>\n