Downtown Geology Walking Tour, Saturday, June 20th 1-3 pm
Evergreen Cemetery Walking Tour Saturday, June 13th 1-3 pm
Explore stories, legends, and heritage on an unforgettable guided walk. Step back in time and pass through the beautiful arboretum that is Juneau’s Evergreen Cemetery! Join our engaging history tour and learn about the city’s pioneers, gold rush adventurers, and notable residents who shaped the community and region. Experience fascinating tales, local legends, and the art of remembrance on a scenic and sometimes melancholy stroll through this historic site. Perfect for history enthusiasts, visitors, families, and anyone curious about Juneau’s rich heritage. Price of tour includes free admission to the City Museum and a 20% discount on select items in the museum store.
This tour starts at the City Museum and ends at the Evergreen Cemetery
Limited to 15 participants.
Call the City Museum at (907) 586-3572 to reserve your spot
FREE Alaska State Capitol Tours Mondays-Fridays June 1 –September 24
The Alaska State Capitol Building in Juneau has served as the symbol and seat of government for more than 90 years and continues to be a working Capitol today. The building hosts the Alaska Legislature, the offices of the Governor of Alaska and Lieutenant Governor of Alaska, and houses an impressive collection of both historical and modern Alaskan art. Join a local guide for a tour of the interior of the Capitol and learn about the building’s architecture, the art collection, the Alaska Legislature, and some of the people who helped to shape Alaska’s political history.
Weekdays at 1:30 and 3:00 pm beginning June 1st
This tour starts in the Capitol lobby
No weekend tours
Historic Downtown Juneau Walking Tours begin May 19th
May 19th – September 24th, 2026
Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays from 1:45–3:00 p.m.
Set out with a local tour guide to learn about the cultures and history of Juneau. This walking tour is chock-full of stories and covers about 10 city blocks of the downtown business district and bordering neighborhood. Participants will learn about Juneau’s first inhabitants, view totem poles, hear the tales of prominent personalities from the early days, and see how the thirst for gold literally changed the landscape of downtown Juneau. This tour begins and ends at the City Museum. Ticket price is $31.50 and includes free admission to the City Museum and a 20% discount on select items in the museum store.
The Juneau History Grant Applications Due April 3rd or October 1st, 2026
Applications Due Annually on April 3rd or October 1st
Do you have a good idea for preserving or sharing Juneau's history or culture? Are you a teacher looking for an authentic history project for your students? Do you have an interest in a specific aspect of our local history? If you answered yes to any of these questions, consider applying for a Juneau History Grant. The Juneau History Grant supports and encourages research, learning, dissemination, recording, and archiving of all types of information pertaining to the human history of Juneau and Douglas, and it is open to organizations, groups, or individuals of all ages.
The Juneau History Grant is administered by the City Museum with funding from the Friends of the Juneau-Douglas City Museum and the Juneau Community Foundation. Projects are typically funded at the $500-$1500 level; however, the Committee will consider all worthy projects within its ability to subsidize. Examples of projects include: live performances, public presentations, recordings (audio or video), publications, community signage or memorials, or any other project that produces a tangible product that can be shared with the public.
The next deadline to apply for a Juneau History Grant is April 3rd, 2023; however, deadlines occur biannually, so if you would like more time to plan your project, you can aim to complete your application by October 1st, 2023 instead.
For more information about the Juneau History Grant and applications instructions, click here.
The Marie Darlin Prize Applications Due June 1st, 2026 (EXTENDED)
Applications Due Annually on May 1st
The Marie Darlin Prize recognizes outstanding works of artistic, literary, performative, or scholarly merit that concern the cultures and peoples of Southeast Alaska. The prize is awarded annually to an individual or collaboration whose work expresses a commitment to the region’s social or cultural history, community advocacy, or Indigenous identity.
In accordance with the wishes of Marie Darlin and donors, the Juneau-Douglas City Museum administers the Marie Darlin Prize, and the Juneau Community Foundation oversees the fund. Prize contenders are writers, visual artists, performing artists, or scholars from Alaska or elsewhere who have completed a significant work that emphasizes community values and regional identity. Applicants are reviewed by a selection committee which determines the winner. A cash prize of $5,000 is awarded annually and may be used as the recipient wishes.
For more information about eligibility and submission instructions, please visit the Friends of the Juneau-Douglas City Museum’s website at fojdcm.org