Talkeetna Historical Society

Ann Farina

2023-08

The museum packs a lot into what looks like a small building. While the museum is self-guided, we were very lucky to get a tour from the museum director, Autumn. There are a variety of items from Talkeetna and the greater area. You could easily spend a hour just looking at the Talkeetna diorama. A must visit when in Talkeetna, especially if you like mining, climbing, or trains.

Susan Alton

2023-05

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Yvonne Stevens

2023-06

Adorable museum. Lots of history packed into 3 small buildings. And we were greeted by the current town mayor, Aurora.

Shelly Durkee

2023-09

Wonderful! Well worth a visit! The Denali building with the 3-D topographical map of Denali…very cool!

Amanda Webb

2023-06

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Cameron de Jonge (Cameron)

2023-07

Came across this place during the limited time we had in Talkeetna. I think most people are put off by the admission prices being displayed on entrance. Definitely worth the price; a wealth of information in there and a couple of short films running on a loop, that you can watch. Was nice to visit a museum and not be crowded by too many people.

Kirby Leeke

2023-08

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Elizabeth Randall

2023-07

A lot of great information, pictures, and pieces of history to see. Informational movies to watch.

Kelly Kampen

2023-05

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Tyler Norris

2023-05

There are 3 buildings that encompass the whole museum. The museum is extensive and covers the history of Talkeetna, it’s people, and Denali climbers. Highly recommend visiting!

Greg Swartz

2022-05

Absolutely informative. Sue was amazing! Learned a lot!

Dan Kronstadt

2019-05

Terrific little museum with excellent displays about the history of the town, a video about the building of the local railroad (there may be more than one video), and a separate display about the history of climbing Mt Denali.While you're there, take a walk to the local cemetery - besides seeing some tombstone history of local residents, looking for the larger memorial about people who died climbing Denali.

Michelle Shirley

2020-05

We went here because we had just made a 2 hour drive and we saw parking for $5.00, we were hoping to use the restroom but had to pay before anyone could go. The museum was not that great you have to walk to different buildings and most of them look like storage spots not displays.

Mary Nelson

2020-05

We stopped into the Talkeetna National Park Service Visitor Center and they recommended a 1:00 talk at the nearby Talkeetna Historical Museum. Renowned international mountaineer and guide Willi Pittrie gave a FABULOUS 80 minute talk around a huge to scale model of Denali and neighboring peaks. He covered the history of climbing Denali from ancient times (not done) through all the attempts and successful climbs of the early 20th century. His delivery was engaging, fluid, informed, all of which speak to his experience as a guide and love of the mountains.

Carol Rison

2023-05

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Julian Massey

2020-05

I visited this museum many in 2009-2010 , it is equivalent of a Tibetan Buddhist monastery that you should visit before you climb Mount Everest. The climbing historical items are pretty cool.

Micaela Ayers

2022-05

Talkeetna is unique and this museum document why. Railroad, mountaineering, and town history: pro director Sue can give you a low-down.

Charity Newland

2023-06

Great little museum.

John Downs

2020-05

It's a small sort of quirky museum made up of multiple small cabin like structures. Very appropriate for the town upon which the TV show Northern Exposure was based.

vicki Howlett

2023-05

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Linda Gonzales

2023-05

We enjoyed the museum and the area! Found out Talkeetna means “where the rivers meet” lovely and appropriate👍🏼

Lea Rueter

2020-05

Small museum, very helpful staff. They also have a nice, small trail with information boards along the walk outside near the river.

Jennifer Ticknor

2023-05

This was a fun walking tour. The gal in the museum was full of knowledge. Thank you so much

Nashyra Tuininga

2022-05

Fun, informative and affordable family rates. Very friendly staff. We had a great time and learned a lot.

Patrick Romero

2023-05

Great little museum! It's definitely worth a visit.

Steven Kalmes

2018-05

The Ranger presentation on climbing Denali is great. It's scheduled at 1:00 pm daily.

Ed Sager

2020-05

Informative and interesting place to visit. We enjoyed the displays and the insights into life in this amazing place.

DC

2023-09

The women at the front desk was very nice & informative

Kelly Couch

2023-05

Excellent place to learn about the development of the area. Has a good book selection, too.

Rick Benken

2021-05

Very nice small museum. Set up well to show the history of the area.