Trip Idea

Two hours in Sitka National Historical Park

Sitka National Historical Park

A child and parent looking at a blacksmith\'s hammer in an exhibit case
Duration Half Day
Topic(s) Architecture and Building, Arts, Native American Heritage, Religion and Spirituality, Colonization and Settlement,
Activities Museum Exhibits, Guided Tours, Park Film
Type Educational, Group Friendly
Parks Sitka National Historical Park

If you are here for two hours or less, watch the park film, take in the distinctive material culture of Tlingit and Haida people, and join a ranger for a talk or walk to understand what makes this park unique.

  • Sitka National Historical Park

    Watch Voices of Sitka

    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Park Film
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Sitka National Historical Park Visitor Center
    • Duration: 15–15 Minutes
    • Time of Day: Day
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    Watch a 15-minute film for an overview of Tlingit, Russian, and American history in and around the park.

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  • Sitka National Historical Park

    Explore Exhibits on Tlingit Life

    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Museum Exhibits
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Sitka National Historical Park Visitor Center
    • Duration: 1–4 Hours
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    Calm water with a low, white building flanked by totem poles in the background

    Learn about Tlingit culture and way of life through historical and contemporary ceremonial objects. Observe demonstrating artists in the wood, regalia, or metalworking studios or outdoors at the carving shed.

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  • Sitka National Historical Park

    Join a Ranger-led Program

    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Guided Tours
    • Pets: Yes with Restrictions
    • Location: Sitka National Historical Park
    • Duration: 15–60 Minutes
    • Season: Summer
    • Time of Day: Day
    A park ranger speaking with visitors on a forest trail

    Ranger-led programs are a great way to learn more about the park and history of Southeast Alaska.

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Last updated: July 29, 2021