Place to visit
University of Alaska Museum of the North, United States: what it is and when to go
University of Alaska Museum of the North is a museum on the campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks in United States (Fairbanks, Alaska). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 20 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 06. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum on the campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks · Museums and art
- Where
- United States · Yukon Drive 1962, 99775, Fairbanks
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 3,513 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Sep 16-May 14: 09:00-17:30; May 15-Sep 15: Mo-Su 09:00-19:00; Nov 23,Dec 25,Jan 01 off
- Website
- uaf.edu
- Run by
- University of Alaska Fairbanks
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 64.85848, -147.8424
What it is and where
University of Alaska Museum of the North is a museum on the campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks in United States (Fairbanks, Alaska). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Fairbanks, Alaska, where this site lists 10 more places to see, 6.7 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 64.85848, -147.8424; the nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 3,513 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- University of Alaska Fairbanks
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the Museums and art places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit University of Alaska Museum of the North is March to October.
- JanPossible4:32
- FebPossible7:58
- MarBest time11:12
- AprBest time14:45
- MayBest time18:12
- JunBest time20:53
- JulBest time19:37
- AugBest time16:12
- SepBest time12:38
- OctBest time9:11
- NovPossible5:38
- DecPossible3:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 20 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 06. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- AlaskalandWith kids3.9 km
- Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl RefugeNature · Wildlife5.1 km
- Black Spruce Brewing CompanyBrewery5.6 km
- Immaculate Conception ChurchChurch in Fairbanks, Alaska5.9 km
- Lacey Street TheatreFormer movie theater in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States6.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: Museums and art
- Metropolitan Museum of Art: art museum in New York City, United States
- Museum of Modern Art: art museum in Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: music museum in Cleveland, Ohio, United States
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum: art museum in New York, New York
- National Gallery of Art: national art museum in Washington, D.C
- American Museum of Natural History: natural history museum in Manhattan, New York
Every United States place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Alaska Museum of the North?
It is a museum on the campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks in United States. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit University of Alaska Museum of the North?
March to October. In June there are 20 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 06.
How do you get to University of Alaska Museum of the North?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 3,513 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Alaskaland, Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, Black Spruce Brewing Company. The rest is in the United States guide.
Keep reading
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