Juneau-Douglas City Museum, Juneau

The Juneau-Douglas City Museum, located directly across from the Alaska State Capitol, is a cultural gem offering insights into the capital鈥檚 unique heritage. Housed in a stately Classical Revival building originally constructed between 1950 and 1951 as the Juneau Memorial Library, the structure itself is a notable part of the city鈥檚 history. Made of concrete with elegant red marble accents, the building features a grand, recessed entrance framed by a pedimented projection and flanked by tall awning windows, giving it a refined and welcoming presence.

Inside, the museum's exhibits highlight the diverse stories that have shaped Juneau and the surrounding region. From the heyday of gold mining to the development of hydropower, visitors can explore the industries that fueled the city鈥檚 growth. The museum also delves into Juneau鈥檚 vibrant outdoor culture鈥攆eaturing skiing, fishing, and recreation鈥攁s well as its political evolution and daily life through the decades. The stained-glass window and thoughtfully curated displays bring the city鈥檚 past vividly to life.

After serving as Juneau鈥檚 main library for several decades, the building was transformed into the city museum in the 1980s, ensuring its continued role as a place of learning and community memory. Recognized for its historical and architectural significance, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.

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Sight Name: Juneau-Douglas City Museum
Sight Location: Juneau, USA (See walking tours in Juneau)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Juneau Introduction Walking Tour

Walking Tours in Juneau, Alaska

Create Your Own Walk in Juneau

Creating your own self-guided walk in Juneau is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Juneau Introduction Walking Tour

Alaska鈥檚 capital city is one of the most scenic places in the state, and among the most visited. Long before government buildings and cruise ships arrived, the land was home to the Tlingit people. They built permanent villages along the coast and rivers, thriving through fishing, trading, and a way of life deeply rooted in the region鈥檚 natural rhythms.

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles

Historical Buildings Walking Tour

Juneau鈥檚 architecture tells a story as rich as its gold-laced past. Scattered across the downtown area and nearby neighborhoods are buildings that reflect the city鈥檚 beginnings, its role in Alaska鈥檚 territorial history, and the strength of the local community over time. These landmarks, preserved and repurposed, offer a unique way to trace Juneau鈥檚 past through its physical spaces.

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles

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