University of Alaska Museum of the North
The University of Alaska Museum of the North (UAMN) is a multidisciplinary museum of natural, cultural, and art history located on the campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF).
A museum inside College
Winters are cold
January nights drop to -12°, with about 64" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in College
University of Alaska Museum of the North is inside College, which has 25 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1917
University of Alaska Museum of the North dates from 1917. About ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul and Aug
June, July and August are the mild months, with highs of 65–71°. When to go ↓
An airport 3 miles away
Fairbanks (FAI) has airline service, about 3 miles from University of Alaska Museum of the North.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in College. Green months are the mild ones.
University of Alaska Museum of the North
The University of Alaska Museum of the North (UAMN) is a multidisciplinary museum of natural, cultural, and art history located on the campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). It is the only research and teaching museum in Alaska accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The museum serves as a cultural and scientific hub for Alaska and the Circumpolar North.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1917
- Wikipedia readers
- 6.6K a year
Where to stay near University of Alaska Museum of the North
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are College (25) and Fairbanks (41).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From University of Alaska Museum of the North | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College | in town | — | 25 10 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 3 hostels · 2 RV parks | 11,924 | $298K | — |
| Fairbanks | 6 mi east | 10 min | 41 23 hotels · 2 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 3 campgrounds | 31,468 | $268K | D |
| Badger | 14 mi east | 20 min | 13 5 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 18,677 | $311K | — |
| South Van Horn | 4 mi southeast | 5 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 572 | $42K | — |
| Farmers Loop | 5 mi northeast | 10 min | 4 1 hotel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 4,954 | $280K | — |
| Chena Ridge | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 3 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 5,881 | $396K | — |
| Goldstream | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 3,294 | $290K | — |
| Steele Creek | 13 mi east | 20 min | 5 1 hotel · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 5,928 | $348K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near University of Alaska Museum of the North
Other well-known places within 43 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
12 mi Park & preservePioneer Park27 mi Ski areaMoose Mountain Ski Resort98 runs · 1,311 ft vertical318 mi Ski areaSki Land (Mt Aurora)45 runs · 1,084 ft vertical
42 mi MuseumNenana Depot
4in town GardenGeorgeson Botanical GardenPhoto credits
Pioneer Park: Enrico Blasutto, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Nenana Depot: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Georgeson Botanical Garden: Abalg, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Visiting University of Alaska Museum of the North
Is University of Alaska Museum of the North in College?
Yes. It’s inside College, AK.
When is the best time to visit University of Alaska Museum of the North?
June, July and August, with highs of 65–71°.
What is the closest airport to University of Alaska Museum of the North?
Fairbanks (FAI), about 3 miles away.
Where should I stay near University of Alaska Museum of the North?
Fairbanks (6 mi, 41 places to stay), College (in town, 25 places to stay) and Badger (14 mi, 13 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.