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Welcome to the Baranov Museum |
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 Baranov Museum At the Baranov Museum you can discover the history of Kodiak, Alaska through a variety of permanent and temporary exhibits, educational programs, and special events.
Explore Kodiak's rich history, from Alutiiq culture and the Russian colonial period to the early American era, WWII and the present day. The Baranov Museum is located within Kodiak's 200-year-old National Historic Landmark building known as the Russian American Magazin, or the Erskine House.
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Hours & Admission
Summer hours:
10 - 4pm Monday - Saturday;
Winter hours:
10 - 3pm Tuesday - Sat.
Special Opening on request
Admission: $5.00 for adults,
children 12 & under are FREE
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Waves of Change Film Premiere |

Join us Saturday, June 15th at 7pm at the Teen Center for the premiere of the films produced by 7th - 12th grade Kodiak students in their summer History and Film Class.
Students interviewed individuals in our community, conducted research and shot, directed and edited their own films on the impact and stories of the 1964 earthquake and tsunmai in the Kodiak Archipelago.
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Saturday, June 1st, 12pm
A Friendship Bracelet Workshop -- for Kids!
Hey kids!! Come on
down to the Baranov Museum to celebrate friendship by making friendship
bracelets. We've got every color of the rainbow & you can choose and
weave colors that signify different parts of our community.
Space is limited, so be sure to sign up ahead of time by calling 486-5920 or emailing
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Wednesday, June 5th, 4pm
Beginning Gardening with Tina Minyard
Join us for a workshop
with Kodiak Garden Club's Tina Minyard. A $35 workshop fee will get you
instruction and 5 beautiful hanging baskets to take home (2 of flowers, 1
of strawberries, 1 of mixed greens and 1 of chives & herbs).
We have decades of experience gardening at the Baranov Museum &
Erskine House. Come give gardening a try - you're sure to grow a green
thumb!
Space is limited, be sure to call us at 486-5920 or email
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Saturday, June 15th 10am to 4pm
Family Day: Found on Site
Join us to explore and celebrate all things "Found on Site"! Our new
temporary exhibit opening has inspired this month's Family Day with a
selection of arts & crafts in the theme of all things "found". Kids
will create a found-object indoor art craft with options for big kids
& little ones, go outdoors and make a wind chime, and try their luck
at a discovery dig activity.
See what you'll find at Family Day this month from 10am to 4pm,. All activities are free with admission!
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May Events at the Baranov Museum |
Are you looking for something to fill these long spring days? Come down to the Baranov Museum for fun and educational
crafts, programs and lectures!
Exhibit Design & Development Community Meeting
Wednesday, May 15th, 6pm
Do you have a story to tell about Kodiak's history? Is there a museum's exhibit that you love? Let your stories and ideas guide our new exhibit design!
The Baranov Museum is engaged in a year-long design and development process for new permanent exhibits and we want your feedback and participation.
Join museum staff and exhibit designer Sarah Asper-Smith to view the most recent design docuements and tell us your ideas for the exhibits.
Family Day At the Museum: Faces of our Community
Sauturday, May 18th, 10am to 3pm
This month we'll be
exploring faces of our community.... We'll have real characters from
Kodiak's past for you to meet in picture puzzles and biographical
blurbs. Kids will get an opportunity to have their photo taken as
their favorite character! Take home an art activity, "when I'm 100",
where you'll talk about what you imagine life will be
like in the future & create a cute 100 year old portrait of yourself. It'll be some great community fun!!
All activties are free with admission and admission is always free to our members!
Exhibit Opening -- Found On Site: Objects from within the Magazin
Friday, May 23rd, 10am
Free Admission: Sunday, May 26th, 12pm to 4pm
Pick up a floorboard, discover a locket. Restore a window,
find a doll dress. You never know what surprising objects are hidden within the
Baranov Museum, the old Russian American Magazin. This exhibit
highlights objects found within the building or unearthed from the ground
around it. It also includes objects that belonged to people that lived or
worked in the building.
Like an old scrapbook, what you find within the magazin is
often unexpected. This collection of found objects, images, and stories helps
us to discover 200 years of Kodiak history: history all found within the magazin.
Kodiak Russian Balalaika Players
Sunday, May 26th, 1pm
A lively performance of
authentic Russian folk music with guitars, violins, violas, flutes,
accordions and, of course, balalaikas. Sponsored by the Kodiak
Historical Society and Kodiak Russian Balalaika Players. Enjoy
refreshments & free admission to the museum! For more info, call
486-5920
Fridays, 12pm
Alutiiq Language Lunch
Join a group of Alutiiq language speakers
and learners every Friday at the Baranov Museum. Have fun speaking
Alutiiq using "Where Are Your Keys?" game-like methods. All levels of
learners and speakers are welcome to attend. No invitation or
experience is needed to participate in these free gatherings every
Friday at noon. Just bring your lunch and your curiosity!
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April Programs and Events at the Baranov Museum |
The crocuses are up in the yard and it's beginning to feel like spring!
Are you looking for something to fill these long spring days? Come down to the Baranov Museum for fun and educational
crafts, programs and lectures!
Saturday April 13th, 11am to 3pm
Block Printing Workshop
Learn how to make beautiful block prints. All supplies are provided and participants will make ten cards and a reusable block print. There is a workshop fee of $25 and space is limited, so please register soon. Contact
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or call 486-5920 to register or for more information.
Wednesday April 17th, 7pm
Community Conversation: Gardening in Kodiak
Learn about the history of gardening at the Baranov Museum and join a discussion of the current challenges and joys of gardening in Kodiak. Invited speakers Pat Holmes, Marion Owen and Tina Minyard will talk about their gardening experience. Baranov Museum director Tiffany Brunson will give a brief presentation on the former gardens of the Baranov Museum. Your experiences in gardening in Kodiak would be a welcome addition to this conversation.
Saturday, April 20th, 10am to 3pm
Family Dayat the Museum: Whales! A Celebration
Join us at the Baranov Museum for kids crafts and activities to celebrate whales in Kodiak as part of the 2013 Kodiak Whalefest. Grab a pole & go
"fishing" with the little ones... you might just catch a whale! Craft
& etch your own scrimshaw creation. Make a spouting whale paper
craft to take home & check out the Port Hobron Whaling Exhibit.
All activties are free with admission and admission is always free to our members!
Friday, April 26th, 7pm
Whaling the Kodiak Grounds
A research lecture by Anjuli Grantham, Curator of Collections
Learn about the history of whales and whaling in Kodiak and the importance of the whale to the people of Kodiak, form the Alutiit to Americans. Enjoy free admission and refreshments.
Fridays, 12pm
Alutiiq Language Lunch
Join a group of Alutiiq language speakers and learners every Friday at the Baranov Museum. Have fun speaking Alutiiq using "Where Are Your Keys?" game-like methods. All levels of learners and speakers are welcome to attend. No invitation or experience is needed to participate in these free gatherings every Friday at noon. Just bring your lunch and your curiosity!
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