Sheldon Jackson Museum - Sitka Museum

Average Rating	4.5	3+ reviews from 2 sources
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Yahoo! Travel	5.0	2+ reviews

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104 College Drive
Sitka, AK 99835-7657

If there were a museum for museums, the Sheldon Jackson Museum in Sitka would be part of the collection. -- It is the oldest museum in Alaska and is located in the first concrete building in the state. Construction began in 1895 and it has been occupied since 1897. -- The building was placed on t... more on MuseumStuff.com
Sheldon Jackson, a Presbyterian missionary with powerful friends in Washington, was Alaska's first General Agent for Education, a paternal guardian of the welfare, schooling, and spiritual lives of Alaska's Natives. His benevolent aim was to defend Natives from exploitation and abuse and bring th... more on Frommers
Near the campus of Sheldon Jackson College, this octagonal museum, which dates from 1895, contains priceless Aleut and Eskimo items collected by Dr. Sheldon Jackson (1834-1909), who traveled the remote regions of Alaska as an educator and missionary. This state-run museum features artifacts from ... more on Fodor's

5.0: Great little museum

A great little museum of Alaskan native cultural artifacts. Make sure you look in the drawers if you have time. Most tours don't give enough ... By Linda from Sonora, California, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel
5.0: Sheldon Jackson Museum is a Sitka Must See

The Sheldon Jackson Museum is a must see venue during your cruise to Southeast Alaska. Situated next to the Sheldon Jackson College, the museum contains artifacts from all of Alaska's Native peoples that are unique in their antiquity and comprehensiveness. The collection contains artifacts primar... By Scott from Sitka, AK, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

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