Seward & Kenai Fjords Museums, Cultural Centers

What's better than just a library? A library AND museum, of course. In January, 2013, the community celebrated the grand opening of a combined facility for the museum and library. The idea behind the merge was to refocus and strengthen both Seward's museum and library resources and facility. Not only does the new building have more shelves for books and room for exhibits, the  More...

The museum presents the chief events of Seward's history through photographs, artifacts and documents. There is also a fine collection of Native baskets and ivory carvings on display. During the summer there are evening programs consisting of two slide shows: The History of Seward and The History of the Iditarod Trail. A special open house is held every August 28 in honor of the founding of Seward in 1903. Museum shop carries books by local authors and other items relating to the local area.