Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center

The Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center is a great place to start your visit to Fairbanks. Visitor center staff provide advice and information on what to do and where to visit during your trip to the city and Arctic Alaska, and you can also view films and browse the exhibits on Alaska’s natural and cultural history. A visit to the center is often included on Fairbanks sightseeing tours, along with other popular attractions such as the Museum of the North and Pioneer Park.

• The Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center films and exhibits are free to visit.

• The center often features Alaska Native music, dance, and storytelling events.

• Free Wi-Fi is available at the center.

• The center’s Alaska Geographic store features a huge selection of Alaska books and maps.

• The visitor center is fully wheelchair accessible.

The Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center is located at 101 Dunkel Street in downtown Fairbanks, near the Chena River. Parking is available at the center, which is within walking distance of the Fairbanks Ice Museum and the Moose Antler Arch. The center is also accessible via the blue bus from the downtown transit center.

The center is open daily year-round, from morning to night during the summer months, and morning to early evening in the winter. It often hosts special events and craft workshops, so check the event schedule before visiting.

Kids can check in with the ranger at the Alaska Public Lands Information counter for their own scavenger hunt worksheet—it's fun trying to find the many animals scattered throughout the center’s exhibits. They'll also enjoy the Cultural Connections shows featuring Alaska Native stories, dance, and music, which are held on weekdays during the summer months.