Sitka History Museum
A city museum inside Harrigan Centennial Hall that tells the story of Tlingit, Russian and American chapters of Sitka's history.
The Sitka History Museum is housed in Harrigan Centennial Hall beside Crescent Harbor. Through artefacts, photographs and models, it traces Sitka's story from a Tlingit village and the capital of Russian America to a United States territory. Exhibits include a painting of the 1867 transfer ceremony, everyday objects from the Russian period and fishing relics. It is a moderate-sized museum, and admission is about US$10. It is good for a rainy day or for filling time while you wait for a boat.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–16:00 (usually closed Sundays)
Nearby sights
- Russian Bishop's House
- St. Michael's Cathedral
- Castle Hill (Baranof Castle State Historic Site)
- Gavan Hill Trail
- Russian Blockhouse & Russian Cemetery
- Sheet'ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi
- Totem Square & Sitka Pioneers' Home
- Sitka Sound Science Center