Kodiak History Museum
The Kodiak History Museum, until 2019 known as the Baranov Museum, is a history museum at 101 East Marine Way in Kodiak, Alaska. Running it is Kodiak Historical Society. Its mildest months, August, bring highs of 63°F.
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A museum inside Kodiak
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Best month: Aug
August is the mild month, with a high of 63°. When to go ↓
An airport 4 miles away
Kodiak (ADQ) has airline service, about 4 miles from Kodiak History Museum.
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Kodiak History Museum
The Kodiak History Museum, until 2019 known as the Baranov Museum, is a history museum at 101 East Marine Way in Kodiak, Alaska. It is located in a National Historic Landmark building known as the Russian-American Magazin [sic] and the Erskine House, which also houses the office of the Kodiak Historical Society. Built c. 1810, the building is the oldest of four surviving building constructed by the Russians when Alaska was a Russian territory. The museum's collections and exhibits are focused on the history of the Kodiak Archipelago and the Aleutian Islands, with particular focus on the Russian and early American periods. The museum's current director is Kristin O'Lear.
- Type
- Museum
- Run by
- Kodiak Historical Society
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark (1962) · National Register of Historic Places (1966)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Kodiak History Museum
Towns within 30 miles, best bases first.
Compare 2 towns
| Town | From Kodiak History Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodiak | in town | — | — | 5,281 | $347K | C+ |
| Port Lions 35% vacation homes | 18 mi west | 25 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins | 162 | $162K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Quick answers on Kodiak History Museum
Is Kodiak History Museum in Kodiak?
Yes. It’s inside Kodiak, AK.
When is the best time to visit Kodiak History Museum?
August, with a high of 63°.
What is the closest airport to Kodiak History Museum?
Kodiak (ADQ), about 4 miles away. The nearest big hub is Ted Stevens Anchorage (ANC), about 249 miles.
Ask people in Kodiak
Questions and tips go in Kodiak’s Town Square.
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