Totem Heritage Center

The Totem Heritage Center in Ketchikan safeguards an extraordinary collection of original 19th-century totem poles rescued from abandoned Tlingit and Haida villages. The museum displays these poles in a climate-controlled setting, allowing visitors to study their intricate carvings and faded pigments up close. Interpretive exhibits explain the cultural significance of totem poles, including their roles in storytelling, clan identity, and memorializing events. The center also offers carving demonstrations and educational programs, making it a vital resource for understanding Alaska Native heritage.

Don't miss

• View the largest collection of unrestored 19th-century totem poles in the United States.
• Attend a live carving demonstration by local artists.
• Explore exhibits on Tlingit and Haida history, including tools and ceremonial objects.

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Totem Heritage Center

Cheapest way inAlaska Native Heritage Center Admission Ticket4.7★ · 77 travelers~4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$30 per personSee dates →Most bookedKetchikan Duck Tour4.7★ · 2,668 travelers~2 hoursFrom$79 per personSee dates →Private & flexiblePrivate Ketchikan City Totems & Wildlife Van Tour5★ · 119 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$575 per personSee dates →