Northwest Arctic Heritage Center

Northwest Arctic Heritage Center does not offer reservations through Recreation.gov.

Please take a look at the area details below for more information about visiting this location. Enjoy your visit!

Overview

Large, half-dome shaped, blue and grey building with just over 11,000 square feet of space. The museum space is just over 1,800 square feet and contains animal displays, soundscapes, tactile exhibits and more. The Heritage Center also contains a bookstore, restroom, art gallery, and sitting area. The Northwest Arctic Heritage Center serves as the visitor centers for the Western Arctic National Parklands: Kobuk Valley National Park, Cape Krusenstern National Monument, and Noatak National Preserve.

Getting Here

GPS Coordinates

Latitude
66° 53' 33.1404" N
Longitude
162° 36' 18.3996" W

Driving Directions

Noatak National Preserve is a very remote area. There are no roads that provide access. Commercial airlines provide service from Anchorage to Kotzebue or Fairbanks to Bettles. Once in Kotzebue or Bettles, you must fly to the preserve with various air taxi operators. There are scheduled flights to villages and chartered flights to remote park areas. Summer access may include motorized/non-motorized watercraft, aircraft, or by foot.

Additional Information

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