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Welcome to Juneau, the Northwest Coast arts capital of the world. Enter the realm of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples of Southeast Alaska.

Exploring Southeast Alaska’s Native Story

Welcome to the traditional homeland of the Tlingit Aakʼw Ḵwáan and Tʼaaḵú Ḵwáan. The story of Southeast Alaska’s Native people is an ancient and ongoing one that began thousands of years ago and continues to this day. The Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian people say we’ve been on this land since time immemorial, and our scientific collaborations with researchers have proven we’ve been here for more than 11,000 years. At Sealaska Heritage, you’ll be surrounded by that story like no other place in Juneau. Walk through a hand-adzed cedar clan house. Experience our exhibits and monumental art. Immerse yourself in Kooteeyaa Deiyí, our Totem Pole Trail. Take home a one-of-a-kind Native art piece or a souvenir, along with new insights into Southeast Alaska history and how we are all shaped by whatever land we call home. Your visit and purchases will help support Alaska Native artists, workshops, Indigenous language revitalization, and cross-cultural programming all year long. By exploring our exhibits and purchasing art pieces, you are playing a role in our mission to revitalize and enhance the ancient cultures of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian people.

SHI is a place of intergenerational learning, language revitalization, artistic excellence, cultural stewardship, and community gathering. Many of the works you will see are created by master and emerging master artists. Some pieces represent ancient clan histories. Others reflect modern Indigenous expression. Together, they tell our story. We welcome you to join us in experiencing and honoring our living cultures. We are located in downtown Juneau, just a short walk from the cruise ship docks and the Juneau waterfront.

Gunalchéesh haa yeey.aadí. (Tlingit language)
Toyaxsut nüünsm wil gatgyetgism a gwaʼa. (Tsimshian language)
Háwʼaa tláalang jáan eehl ḵʼitʼgudangáay ḵʼáagang. (Haida language)

Thank you for coming. We are happy that you are here.

Hands wearing carved copper and silver bracelets

  1. Exhibits

    SHI offers self-guided tours of its exhibits and clan house inside the Walter Soboleff Building in downtown Juneau.

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    Regalia and clan artwork displayed in a Sealaska Heritage exhibit

  2. Permanent Art Installations

    Check out our permanent art installations, including Kootéeyaa Deiyí (Totem Pole Trail), Faces of Alaska, and our bronze posts.

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    A carved and painted Kooteeyaa Deiyí totem pole in Juneau

  3. Store

    Shop authentic Native-made art and support Northwest Coast artists and cultural programming through the Sealaska Heritage Store.

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    Circular carved and painted Northwest Coast artworks displayed inside the Sealaska Heritage Store