Tongass Home
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
As you enter the spacious lobby, you're surrounded by authentic totem poles, natural wood, and scenes of Alaska. Located here is the information desk, center store, trip planning room, and the entrance to the exhibits.
Winter Special Events
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!
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
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