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Winter Hours

We are now in our winter hours. The Valdez Museum on Egan will be closed Mondays and Open from 12 Noon – 5 Pm on Tuesday – Sunday. The Museum on Hazelet is closed except by appointment during our Winter hours.

Virtual Walking Tour of Old Town Launches

Virtual Walking Tour of Old Town Launches Valdez, Alaska July 1, 2016 – The Valdez Museum and Historical Archive is excited to announce the launch of our online virtual walking tour of Old Town Valdez. The virtual tour features historic sites marked by the Pioneers of Alaska Igloos #7 and #2. Viewers can access historic…

Earthquake / Air National Guard Memorial

On March 27, 1964, Alaska experienced the largest-ever recorded earthquake in North America. Known as the Good Friday Earthquake, this event caused an underwater landslide that washed away the waterfront area of Valdez and resulted in the loss of 32 lives. The quake also caused a local tsunami which surged into town, causing significant damage….

Schoolhouse Roadhouse Receives an A+

On behalf of the Valdez Museum and Historical Archives Board & Staff, I would like to thank the folks that made the 14th annual Roadhouse Fundraiser a success. This year’s theme was “Schoolhouse Roadhouse,” honoring the history of teachers and education here in Valdez. Each year the Valdez Museum’s annual event honors an individual who…

Take the Survey

Did you miss the recent stakeholder meetings, but still want to have your voice heard? Well here is your chance to help the Museum determine audience needs and wants for a new or expanded museum facility, identify the Museum’s strengths and weaknesses, and identify key messages to be explored within the Museum’s exhibits and public…