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City Museum offers free Capitol tours & other activities on First Friday, July 2

June 29, 2021 – FYI

The Juneau-Douglas City Museum is hosting a variety of events for First Friday on July 2 from 4 pm to 6:30 pm:

  • Free admission to the City Museum from 4 pm to 6:30 pm
  • Free State Capitol Tours: The City Museum will offer free tours of the Alaska State Capitol. Each tour will last 45-60 minutes. Tours begin at 4, 4:30, 5, and 5:30 pm. Sign-up at the Capitol is required. The tour takes place in the Lobby and on the 2nd, 3rd and 5th floors. There is an elevator and stair access to the upper floors. Participants will see the extensive art collection in the Capitol, learn about the architecture and construction of the building, view the Senate and House Chambers (if the not in use), get a glimpse of the Offices of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, and learn some political history.
  • Make a Pinwheel: Visitors to the City Museum of all ages may make a Fourth of July themed pinwheel. Materials provided.

The Juneau-Douglas City Museum is located at 4th & Main Streets. July Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm. General admission is $6, senior admission is $5, and children ages 12 and younger are free.

For more information, call 586-3572 or go to juneau.org/museum.