tongass historical museum

Best thing about it is their changing exhibits. The regular exhibit could use an update but they just expanded their space so hopefully soon. Great local history and information.

I would try to go to this Museum for a donation of three dollars. The place does a great job telling the history of how Ketchikan became what it is today

We visited this museum because of its close proximity to Creek Street and I was glad we did. The entrance fee is only $3 which is very reasonable. It's a small museum but they have many interesting historical artifacts and exhibits. It's worth a visit.

I liked seeing sites in Ketchikan and this is a nice museum, very inexpensive and a nice place to stop in. Depending on what you like to do, make a quick visit or you can spend a decent amount of time there.

We arrived in Ketchikan on a very rainy morning by cruise ship. Not a surprise about the rain, they get 200 inches per year. When the weather cleared a bit we ventured out to see the town and came across the museum. It is small but very interesting. All the exhibits are organized and tidy. It doesn't feel like you are in someone's thrift store as can often happen in small towns. We probably spent an hour there and enjoyed it very much.

The museum is well-organized and easy to do in an hour or so. Staff were friendly and laid back. It's easy to get to in the dock area.

A small space with fairly detailed historical stuff on the fishing industry as well as other displays of life in the area. Could use a bit more in-depth curating but things displayed and photos are fun to look at. It's only 3 dollars, if I remember correctly. And it certainly isn't crowded. Very friendly attendant.

This is a decent museum focusing specifically on Ketchikan history. Not bad, but not great either. For a great museum go to the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center.

Visited while walking around Ketchikan. There is a small admission fee. We found the exhibits interesting and educational. This was a nice way to learn more about local and Alaskan history in a short time.

First of all, thanks to the docent who let us in free because we didn't have cash to pay the $3 admission. That was so kind and we're so grateful because we spent a good hour or more reading all about the history of southern Alaska. We're museum people, though, so for the more active crowd, skip the museum and take the Married Man trail behind it. But for us it was a great place to spend some time--especially cuz it kept us dry in the rain. You can catch the free "salmon" bus that loops around town right in front.

This a small local museum that is very well curated. The highlight for me was the collection of historical photos of the fishing industry. A low cost educational highlight out of the Ketchikan rain and away from the cruise-passenger-harvesting jewellery shops! Museum staff were well informed and helpful.

The Tongass Historical Museum looks at the history of Ketchikan and its fishing industry. The museum is small and can be experienced in about 30 - 45 minutes but has a number of interesting historical pieces and does a good job of illustrating the town's historic past. $3 per person, and kids under 12 are free. Its conveniently located right near the end of Creek St.

We stopped in and visited this small museum that talks mostly about the Native American fishing in the local community. What they did have was interesting, however, I would have liked to see more artifacts from the locals as well.

Video for approx 15 mins gives fascinating info re the area. Information cards with all exhibits explaining what you are looking at and small video screens where you can press the red button and find out more. Great shop with lots of interesting books etc.

A small museum that has a very nice display of local history, artifacts and art. Some very nice painting and photographs along with a section on Alaska fishing and the sea. Well worth the three dollar entrance fee.