• The Alaska State Library Reading Room is open Monday through Friday, 10 AM-4 PM.
• The Research Center (State Archives and Historical Collections) is open Monday through Friday, 10 AM-4 PM, by appointment only. Please make appointments at least 48 hours in advance to allow us to pull materials for you.
  • To make an appointment with the Historical Collections, call 907-465-2925 or email ASL.Historical@alaska.gov.
  • To make an appointment with the State Archives, call 907-465-2270 or email archives@alaska.gov.

Visit our staff directory to contact LAM staff by email or phone for distance services.

During your visit, we encourage you to:

• Wear a face covering.
• Maintain 6 feet social distancing.
• Wash your hands (restrooms on floors 1 & 2).
• Please don't come if you're sick.

For your protection:

• High-touch surfaces, door handles, and lockers are sanitized throughout the day.
• The museum accepts credit/debit card (prefer no cash).
• Highly interactive exhibits are closed.
• Public event gathering size is restricted to maintain social distancing.