Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, Ketchikan

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The Southeast Alaska Discovery Center is a visitor center in Ketchikan, Alaska, operated by the United States Forest Service as part of the Tongass National Forest. The center provides interpretive exhibits and activities about the ecology, economy and culture of Southeast Alaska and its temperate rainforest ecosystems. ()

Coordinates: 55°20'26"N, 131°38'38"W

Address

50 Main StKetchikan 99901-6559 United States

Contact

+1 907-228-6220

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Southeast Alaska Discovery Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: First Lutheran Church, Totem Heritage Center, Soho Coho, Tongass Historical Museum.

0.6 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Lutheran Church, Ketchikan
16 min walk • The First Lutheran Church in Ketchikan, Alaska is a historic church at 1200 Tongass Avenue. It was designed by architect W.G. Brust of Seattle and was built in 1930 by Ketchikan local builder Carl Foss.
0.4 miE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Totem Heritage Center, Ketchikan
11 min walk • The Totem Heritage Center is a museum operated by the City of Ketchikan in the U.S. state of Alaska. The Heritage Center houses one of the world's largest collections of unrestored 19th century totem poles.
~840 ftNE
55°20'33"N • 131°38'31"W
Soho Coho, Ketchikan
5 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
~730 ftN
55°20'33"N • 131°38'38"W
Tongass Historical Museum, Ketchikan
4 min walk • Museum, History museum
~720 ftNE
55°20'30"N • 131°38'28"W
Dolly's House Museum & Gift Shop, Ketchikan
4 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Nightlife
~550 ftN
55°20'31"N • 131°38'35"W
Totem Way, Ketchikan
3 min walk • Bridge
~890 ftE
55°20'23"N • 131°38'24"W
Thomas Street, Ketchikan
5 min walk • Bridge
~400 ftN
55°20'30"N • 131°38'38"W
Whale Park, Ketchikan
2 min walk • Park
0.4 miNE
55°20'37"N • 131°38'2"W
City Park, Ketchikan
12 min walk • Park
~930 ftNW
55°20'33"N • 131°38'49"W
First City Players, Ketchikan
5 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
~770 ftE
Neighbourhood
Stedman–Thomas Historic District, Ketchikan
4 min walk • The Stedman–Thomas Historic District encompasses what was historically the southern portion of Ketchikan, Alaska. It extends along Stedman and Thomas Streets, from Ketchikan Creek in the north to East Street in the south, and includes a few properties on adjacent spur side streets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Southeast Alaska Discovery Center open?

Southeast Alaska Discovery Center is open:

Monday 8 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 4 pm
Thursday 8 am - 4 pm
Friday 8 am - 4 pm
Saturday 8 am - 4 pm
Sunday 8 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Southeast Alaska Discovery Center?

Nearby attractions include Whale Park, Ketchikan (2 min walk), Totem Way, Ketchikan (3 min walk), Dolly's House Museum & Gift Shop, Ketchikan (4 min walk), Tongass Historical Museum, Ketchikan (4 min walk).

How to get to Southeast Alaska Discovery Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Southeast Alaska Discovery Center:

Train

Creek Street (4 min walk)
Cape Fox Hill (5 min walk)