Sheldon Jackson Museum
104 College Drive
Sitka, AK 99835
907-747-8981
http://www.museums.state.ak.us/sheldon_jackson/sjhome.html
Museum: History, Walk
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 the National Historical Register in 1972. While the building may be as old as some of the items in its collection, its exhibits reflect recent renovation and a dedication to professional museum standards. The Museum’s collection has been called a jewel in the crown of Alaska ethnographic collections.