Tongass National Forest

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Welcome to the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center

Summer Hours of Operation May-September
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday through Saturday
Open on Federal Holidays

Winter Hours of Operation: October - April
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday
Closed on Federal Holidays

• Interpretive Exhibits
• Ecology Exhibits
• Public Lands in Alaska Information Area
• Public Programs
• Learning Center
• Theater
• Special Events
• Interpretive Association Bookstore 
• Maps

The Southeast Alaska Discovery Center is looking forward to a great season of Friday Night Insights! The programs begin in November and run through March and cover a variety of topics about the natural and cultural history of Alaska. We hope to see you soon!

• Friday Night Insights main page

December Friday Night Insight Program

January Friday Night Insight Program

February Friday Night Insight Program

Three red cedar totem poles represent the three tribes of Southeast Alaska, the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian.

FAQs about the totem poles
Tlingit pole
Haida pole
Tsimshian pole

Look around, look up, follow the fish to an in-depth look at the culture, history, and resources of the Alaska panhandle.

Alaska Public Lands Information Centers
Alaska Division of Tourism • Alaska Department of Natural Resources • Alaska Department of Fish and Game • Bureau of Land Management • National Park Service • USDA Forest Service • US Fish and Wildlife Service • US Geological Survey •
Tongass National Forest