Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center
A free visitor center and Native culture exhibition in downtown, where you can get aurora forecasts and tour information.
Located downtown on the banks of the Chena River, this is the official visitor center for Fairbanks. It offers maps, aurora forecasts and advice on various tour options. The exhibits are organized around the four seasons and introduce the nature of Alaska's interior and the culture of the Athabascan Native peoples. In summer, Native craft demonstrations and traditional dances are often held, and free documentary screenings are offered. Nearby is Golden Heart Plaza, making this a good starting point for exploring the city. Entry is free.
Opening hours
Summer 08:00–21:00; winter 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Golden Heart Plaza
- Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
- Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge
- Pioneer Park
- Ice Alaska World Ice Art Championships
- Gold Dredge 8
- Trans-Alaska Pipeline Viewing Point
- University of Alaska Museum of the North