About the Museum:
MISSION
The Anchorage Museum connects people, expands perspectives, and encourages global dialogue about the North and its distinct environment.
VISION
The Anchorage Museum is recognized as a leading center for scholarship, engagement, and investigation of Alaska and the North.
VALUES
The Anchorage Museum embraces:
Alaska’s place in the world by:
Highlighting the relevance of the North to global issues
Exploring the intersection of art, culture, history, and science
Sharing multiple perspectives and experiences that tell a greater story
The people of Alaska by:
Providing a forum for the voices of the North, our residents, and many communities
Learning together through enduring relationships and connections
Creating dynamic and authentic experiences with the people we serve
Innovation and creativity by:
Responding to change through open communication and the exchange of ideas
Incorporating informed risk-taking, ongoing evaluation, and evolving research
Addressing contemporary, relevant issues
Individual and institutional integrity by:
Supporting respectful interaction, inclusive participation, and diverse representation
Building a culture of trust, respect, and support
Advancing sustainable practices, sound scholarship, professional standards, and fiscal responsibility
Stewardship and sustainability by:
Preserving and presenting the collections, living specimens, stories, and facilities entrusted to us
Providing access to authentic and distinct evidence that tells the Alaska story
Working with our stakeholders and public to create a more sustainable future.
