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
Do you have “the magic bus” exhibit? I heard it was removed from the original location.
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According to their website, they do have " Bus 142" " Into the Wild Bus" or Magic Bus". But they say it " will be cataloged" , along with other related materials, and "eventually placed …
According to their website, they do have " Bus 142" " Into the Wild Bus" or Magic Bus". But they say it " will be cataloged" , along with other related materials, and "eventually placed on public exhibit". It doesn't look like it is now. I would call the museum for an update.
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 …
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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