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The Museum's collection reflects Wrangell's colorful past. Four of the finest carved Tlingit houseposts are on loan to the museum from the local Wrangell Cooperative Association, IRA. Carved in the late 1700's these are thought to be the oldest known houseposts still in existence today.
The museum has an enviable collection of spruceroot and cedarbark baskets from the turn-of-the-century on display. Early settlement of Wrangell by the Russians and the English are represented in our collection on early exploration history. Chinese and Japanese collections depict later foreign influences in Wrangell. |

Collection of Tlingit masks

Collection of baskets
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Wrangell was a major supply center for three major gold rushes to impact the area. Beginning in 1861 with the Stikine Rush, Wrangell was a bustling boomtown replete with saloons, hotels, and warehouses. In 1898 Wrangell provided early access to the Klondike gold fields up the nearby Stikine River. The Museum's photo collection, now numbering over 3,000 photographs and negatives, begins its documentation of Wrangell history during the gold rush heyday.
Trapping, Fishing and Forest industries, all major players in the development of Southeast Alaska, are represented in the collection, as is the community's character and charm with memorabilia from local business, families and individuals throughout this small, local museum.
Don't miss the opportunity to visit this unique and varied collection!!
Visitor Services
Research:
Topical research on a limited basis is available. Fees are available on request.
Photo Duplication Services:
The Wrangell Photo archives contain over 3,000 prints, negatives and slides of Wrangell. The earliest photos available are of Wrangell during the gold rush period - in the late 1800's. Themes include early gold-rush era, Native Alaskans, Front Street, Boats, Schools, and general. Prints of photos can be purchased through the Museum Gift Shop.
Visitors are welcome to visit the museum and browse the Master Photo Catalog (still under construction) to choose pictures. One-time use permission is available to scholars and other researchers who wish to publish photos. Fees are available on request.
School Talks:
Talks can be arranged for school children on Wrangell's history; Archaeology of Alaska, Native Culture, Archaeology as a Career, and more. Just call the museum for more information.
Special Events, Exhibits:
The museum participates each year in annual festivals and Alaska Archaeology Week with public talks and children's activities designed to teach the importance of saving archaeological resources. Special exhibits throughout the year are planned as are guest lectures.
Hours of operation
The Wrangell Museum is owned and operated by the City of Wrangell.
May-September
Monday through Friday 10a.m.- 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, variable-open for cruise ships and ferry traffic between 8a.m. and 6p.m.
October-April
Tuesday through Friday 10a.m.- 4p.m. Closed 11:30 -12:30 for lunch
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Open by Special Appointment year round.
907-874-3770
museum@wrangell.com
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