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Knik Museum

Wasilla, Alaska

Archaeology, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society

Located on the world-famous Iditarod Trail and housed in one of the two remaining buildings from Knik's original townsite, the Knik Museum features the Sled Dog Musher's Hall of Fame on the second floor. The museum building was previously used as a pool hall and roadhouse, and now contains a collection of clothing, dishes, furniture and artifacts from Knik's earlier days. Operated by the Wasilla-Knik-Willow Creek Historical Society.

Wasilla Museum and Visitor Center

Wasilla, Alaska

Culture, History, Historic House

Wasilla Museum and Visitor Center hosts traveling exhibits annually. Exhibits discuss the landscape, relationship and culture of the greater Wasilla area. Yearly events including Nights at the Museum, Summer Block Party, Old Town Autumn Fest, Wasilla Community Christmas Celebration

Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry

Wasilla, Alaska

History

More than 200 major artifacts include aircraft, construction and mining equipment, tractors and farm machinery, fishing boats, railroad locomotives and road vehicles. From manpower through the steam age, to modern aviation, descriptive signs let the machines tell the story of Alaska's development. An exhibit on Alaska's many railroads is housed in three W.W.II troop sleepers and a caboose. Expanded indoor gallery exhibits greet visitors year-round. Special summer events include the "Blast from the Past" and "Great Alaskan Antique Power Show." Atwood Park welcomes family and group picnics. Shop for items relating to the museum's collection. Volunteers are always welcome.