It is one of science’s burning questions: Will the melting Arctic ice reveal a Northwest Passage – the very thing Captain Cook sought but never found? The foremost British explorer of the 18th century, Captain James Cook circumnavigated the globe twice before setting a course for the North Pacific. Mostly celebrated for his explorations of […]
Few events in the last decade of space exploration have captured the world’s imagination like NASA’s ongoing Mars Exploration Program. In 2004, the successful deployment of the Mars Exploration Rovers Spirit and Opportunity launched a new era of scientific investigation of our nearest planetary neighbor. For Kobie Boykins, a mechanical engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion […]
It’s official: Smithsonian Affiliate status granted The Anchorage Museum has been named an official Smithsonian Affiliate. The designation formally acknowledges the museum’s longtime partnership with the Smithsonian Institution and increases opportunities for collaboration. The Anchorage Museum is the first Smithsonian Affiliate in Alaska. As an affiliate, the Anchorage Museum will have access to additional Smithsonian […]
In a rare collaboration between artist and conservator, Sitka carver Tommy Joseph is helping theAnchorage Museum preserve his own artwork. Artist at Work: Tommy Joseph When: 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, June 5-7 and 1 to 3 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, June 9-10 What: A behind-the-scenes sneak peek for visitors to the Anchorage […]