Arctic Marine Science: Sikuliaq to Shore opens May 15 at the Anchorage Museum, bringing visitors inside Alaska’s ice-capable research vessel and the science studying northern seas. Visitors to the can view the world of Arctic marine research through this immersive exhibition that reveals how scientists and coastal communities are working together to better understand environmental shifts in northern seas.
The exhibit is presented in partnership with the North Pacific Research Board (NPRB), the exhibition transforms the Patricia B. Wolf Family Galleries into an exploration of Arctic marine science.
“The Arctic marine environment is a vital cultural, ecological, economic, and strategic region for Alaska and the United States,” said Ryan Kenny, deputy director and chief operating officer of the Anchorage Museum, in a statement. “This exhibition tells a powerful narrative of what is happening in the Arctic waters surrounding Alaska and how scientists and coastal communities are responding to rapid changes.”
“Featuring our Arctic research program in a setting like the Anchorage Museum is a natural next step,” said NPRB executive director Lynn Palensky. “It allows us to share the importance of the Arctic marine ecosystem with Alaskans and highlight the collaborative work happening across the region.”
The exhibition opens May 15 and runs through April 4, 2027, in the Patricia B. Wolf Family Galleries at the Anchorage Museum.
For more information, visit anchoragemuseum.org.
