Great museum. Nicely laid out, helpful staff, and interesting displays. I would definitely go again, I learned a lot.
July 2023
Low $ price, High Value! A stroll thru here will enrich your view of the town! Military Betrans & family enter for free! Display appeals to all generations. Fossil and plants and people
June 2023
Easy museum to walk through and learn about the past. $6.00/adult is totally doable.
Between the drenching rain and the changing sea, wet is a way of life for us in this land of extremes. From the first Tlingit people who came for the salmon to the tourists who visit today, this unique place set the stage for the growth of our dynamic island community. Mining, logging, fishing and tourism have shaped our economy as the rainforest has shaped how we live. Unconventional and always hard-working, Ketchikan has weathered many changes throughout its history and has many stories to tell. Come learn some of Ketchikan's many stories at the Tongass Historical Museum.
