UAF Museum of the North

4.6/5
(2.7K) · History museum in Fairbanks, United States
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The University of Alaska Museum of the North is a thriving visitor attraction, a vital component of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and the …

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May 6, 2025
Wonderful museum. Great for families and adults. Great collection and information about Alaska, wildlife and people.Full review by ericokey
Apr 17, 2025
I found this museum to be very interesting and informative. I watched two educational films while I was there, one about the Aurora Borealis and the other about the research the university is doing …Full review by Nicki P
Apr 1, 2025
While not an absolute must-do, this is a nice introduction to Alaska if you are visiting (and also worth a visit if you're local). It's a sort of pan-museum, with cultural history, natural history, …Full review by triplover42
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Questions & answers

Q:
Do you have “the magic bus” exhibit? I heard it was removed from the original location.
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It is at the University, I heard in an engineering building. The replica used for the film is at 49th state brewing in Healy near Denali NP.
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How long does it take to see everything at the museum?
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That depends upon how much time you will spend at each exhibit. I spent a full two hours there and could have spent more. You will definitely need at least an hour to see all of …
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That depends upon how much time you will spend at each exhibit. I spent a full two hours there and could have spent more. You will definitely need at least an hour to see all of the exhibits.
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