The Ilanka Cultural Center Museum preserves and exhibits
a collection of prehistoric, historic and contemporary tribal artifacts from the Prince William Sound and Copper River Delta. We host annual traveling exhibits.

Visiting exhibits

The Kayaks of Siberia and Alaska was recently on loan from the Alaska State Museum. This show featured six different kayak styles with models, authentic accessories, tools, charts, and maps. Currently on display, Art for Alaskans, a traveling exhibit from Alaska State Council on the Arts.

On Loan to Ilanka

Many generous community members have lent historically significant items to Ilanka Cultural Center. Tribal member Stella Jansen loaned a beautiful duck-foot basket, shown right, that has been in her family for over 100 years. It was woven by her husband Bud's grandmother, in the village at Katalla.

Bob Henrichs, NVE president, consigned local carver Mike Webber to create a "shame pole" in 2007. This yellow cedar pole depicting the events of the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill is on display in the Ilanka museum thanks to Bob's generosity.

Permanent Installations

In July of 2000, an Orca whale became stranded and
died at Hartney Bay in Cordova. A community effort salvaged his bones. In October of 2001 Mark King, Alan Marquette and Lee Post coordinated the re-articulation of the skeleton with volunteers from the Native Village of Eyak tribe, Prince William Sound Science Center and Cordova community. The complete skeleton hangs in Ilanka's lobby and is one of five in the world on display.

Museum Hours

Mon - Fri 10am to 4pm

Wednesdays 10am -5pm

And by appointment