Juneau-Douglas City Museum
August 2019 News & Events
AT THE MUSEUM
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First Friday
Friday, August 2, 4:00 - 6:00pm

Join us at the City Museum on First Friday. Enjoy FREE admission from 4-6pm and light refreshments while viewing our continuing exhibits.
Day of Play
Saturday, August 17, 10 - 11:30am

Come explore interesting artifacts and old-timey toys you can touch. Make a "crankie" (histiograph) to take home. Try a Museum scavenger hunt. Fun for kids of all ages. FREE admission from 10:00 to 11:30 am.
2020-21 Solo Artist Applications
DUE August 31st

The Museum is currently seeking new proposals from artists or groups who are interested in mounting a show during the 2020-21 season. The deadline for applications is August 31, 2019. Applicants must submit a completed application form which can be picked up at the City Museum or downloaded HERE
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WALKING TOURS
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Capital Killers Walking Tour
Saturday, August 10, 1:00 - 3:30pm
True Crimes: Capital Killers is a walking tour of the downtown Juneau area which highlights historic murders that occurred in Juneau and Douglas between 1900 and 1960. This tour is led by former Juneau crime reporters, Ed Schoenfeld and Betsy Longenbaugh. This tour begins at the City Museum and ends at the downtown library. Cost is $25 and includes admission to the Museum and a 20% discount on select items in the Museum Store. Space is limited. Call the Museum to reserve your spot. Best suited for adults and mature teens.
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Treadwell Walking Tour
Saturday, August 17, 1:00 - 3:00pm
Starts at Sandy Beach
Come learn the history and operations of the Treadwell complex with local tour guide, Jim Geraghty. A life-long Alaskan, Jim is an avid historian and hiker who has spent years exploring local mining sites and poring over countless photos. Tickets for the tour are $25 for adults and $20 for children ages 12 and under and may be purchased by calling or stopping by the City Museum. Tickets include a free copy of the Treadwell Historic Trail Guide , a pass for free admission to the City Museum, and a 20% discount coupon on select items in the Museum Store.
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Geology Walking Tour
Wednesday, August 21, 5:00-7:00pm
Have you ever wondered how old the rocks under your feet are? Or why gold is found here? If so, this tour is for you! Led by Cathy Connor and Richard Carstensen, this tour will highlight the general geology of Downtown Juneau and how our local geology has influenced downtown development and history. The walk is about 1.5 miles in length and will begin at the City Museum . Tickets for the tour are $25 for adults and $20 for children ages 12 and under and may be purchased by calling or stopping by the City Museum. Tickets include free admission to the City Museum, and a 20% discount coupon on select items in the Museum Store.
Downtown Walking Tour
Every Tue, Wed & Thu, 1:30 - 3pm
Through September
Historic Downtown Juneau walking tours run every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 1:30pm and last 1½ hours. Cost is $25 for ages 13 & older and $20 for ages 12 & under. The tour includes teatime at Alaska’s Capital Inn, admission to the Museum and a 20% discount on select items in the Museum Store. Reservations are recommended and tickets can be obtained through the Museum’s website or by calling the Museum.
Continuing EXHIBITS
Through October, 2019
The Rhythm of Winter
What We Do in the Cold and Dark
This summer, the City Museum will seek to answer a frequently asked question by summer travelers: “What is it like to live here in winter?” In response, the exhibition, The Rhythm of Winter: What We Do in the Cold and Dark will illustrate the history of the indomitable Juneau spirit by showcasing what we do in winter, past and present.
Through September, 2019
Legacy, by Christianne Carillo
Legacy is a collection of recent paintings by Christianne Carrillo which illustrate the impact of plastics on our environment. Blending her love of anatomy and art, Christianne opens a discussion through this exhibit about the legacy human beings will leave on Earth.
MUSEUM INFORMATION
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Summer Hours
Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm
Saturday-Sunday 10:00am-4:30pm

Summer Admission
$6 General Admission
$5 Seniors
FREE 12 and under

Contact
907 586-3572
The Juneau-Douglas City Museum fosters among its diverse audiences an awareness of Juneau's cultural heritage, values and community memory so we may draw strength and perspective from the past, inspire learning, and find purpose for the future. As a public trust, we collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit those materials that document the cultures and history of the Juneau and Douglas area.