Tours

Museum Tour – Spotlight on Alaska

Thursday, February 23 3:15 – 5:45

Join a walking tour of nearby museums. The new Russian Orthodox Museum will be the first stop with an introduction to the collection and a few minutes to visit the gift shop or have a cup of coffee or tea in the café. The second stop will be at the Anchorage Museum of History and Art right across the street where you’ll have a guided view of the Alaska section and another change to find interesting and authentic gifts at the Museum shop.  If you need transportation to cover the 5 block route, please contact Sue Sherif at sue_sherif@eed.state.ak.us.  Admission fees to the museums will be waived for the tour.

School Library Tour – New and Remodeled Learning Centers

Thursday, February 23  2:30 – 4:45

Visit three new or newly remodeled Anchorage School District libraries on this bus tour. The tour will visit one high school and two elementary schools. Learn a little about how these sparkling new libraries have been designed and what sort of programs are offered. Sign up in advance as bus space is limited. Fee: $10 (Paid at time of boarding)