A visit to the museum is a quest for the meaning of our lives. Do you want to visit museums after this pandemic? Sitka has it for you. While staying at home, get your pen and notebook first as we will give you the best museums in Sitka.

Russian Bishop’s House

This museum is located at 105 Lincoln Street, Sitka, AK. It was built in 1842 as a habitation for the bishop of the Orthodox Church. The said museum operated as a school, bishop’s residence, and a chapel during the 1850s. Russian Bishop’s House was originally built by the Russian American Company but is now cared for by the National Park Service.

Sheldon Jackson Museum

This museum is located at 104 College Drive, Sitka, AK. It was established in 1888 which stores an extraordinary collection of Alaska Native ethnographic material.

 

Sitka Historical Society and Museum

This museum is located at 330 Harbor Drive, Sitka, AK. In this museum, you will see all elements of Sitka’s history through displays, photographs, and artifacts. It provides an amazing viewpoint the traveler wishes to see.

 

Sitka National Historical Park

This museum is located at 106 Metlakatla Street, Sitka, AK. The said museum contains an exhibit of Tlingit and Russian artifacts. It preserves the site and understands the combat between the Russians and the Tlingits in 1804. In this place, you can see the Haida’s collection and Tlingit totem poles as well.

 

After visiting the museums mentioned above, you will surely understand the life and culture in Sitka. Embrace the beauty of Sitka.