See the 30 min movie about the bears and Katmai! Amazinga Fun staff and a nice center with interesting displays and great information about Alaskan parklands. Worth the very minor hassle of the metal detector to enter a federal building.

The AK Public Land Info Ctr was a great stop. There are some good displays of animals, birds and maps. Also some good movies about Alaska. Because it's a federal building, you must go through security...no weapons or knives allowed (including ULU knives-we found out...More

This underappreciated center is a great (and free!) alternative to the much larger and comprehensive Anchorage Museum which can feel overwhelming. It is especially good for younger children and anyone who is short on time. The museum section has stuffed animals and birds such as...More

This NPS supported museum has great displays and a different film about Alaska every 1/2 hour. Great place to relax if it is raining.

I didn't expect to find such an interesting and informative exhibition at the Public Lands Department, but it was fantastic. Great displays, great video prsentations of the earthquake and other events central to Alaska's history - a place you must visit to get up to...More

Diagonally across from the visitor center in Anchorage. Inside the federal building so you must be screened. But don't let that stop you. Good informational displays. Most of the major Alaskan animals are there as well. Two excellent films we saw. One is about the...More

Besides having to go thru a metal detector (think someone will blow up the stuffed bear?) The ranger (?) don't know his official title... standing behind the map gave the most interesting talk about the history of the tribes, the oil pipe line and his...More