The Alaska experts at the Morris Thompson Center have noticed some AMAZING aurora activity recently. Are you thinking about coming to Fairbanks to see the lights? Because this is one… Read More
News
Morris Thompson Center launches the “Language Nook” with Alaska Native language resources
At the new “Language Nook” in the Morris Thompson Center, visitors can begin to discover the past, present, and future of Interior Alaska’s many and diverse Native languages. One can… Read More
Howard Luke’s Rifle
Early in 2020 Richard and Babes Coleman and I sat drinking coffee in my office as they told me about their years of friendship with esteemed local Alaska Native elder… Read More
Virtual Workshops: Athabaskan Beadwork for Beginners
In July and August of 2020 educator and master bead worker Kathleen Meckel took her extraordinary teaching skills online with a four part series of “micro-projects” for beginning bead workers.… Read More
Welcome Back!
The Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center was created to be a place for gathering, discovery, education and celebration. Here locals and visitors alike can experience the people, cultures, and… Read More
Covid-19 Response
Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center Re-Opens June 15th The Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center re-opened Monday, June 15, 2020 at 8 a.m. We are dedicated to ensuring the… Read More
2020 Cultural Traditions Workshops Announced!
The 2020 line-up of Cultural Traditions Workshops are unique opportunities to learn traditional Alaska Native skills directly from master craftspeople and artists. From skin sewing to drum-making to fish skin… Read More
Village-Based Cultural Traditions Workshops
Since 2019, Tanana Chiefs Conference Cultural Programs, a partner in the Morris Thompson Center, has offered Village Workshops sharing traditional skills through skilled craftspeople and artists passing on their knowledge… Read More
Yukon Quest 2020 Start at MTCVC!
The Yukon Quest starts at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 1st right outside the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center. Don’t miss this iconic event of Interior Alaska! Here’s a… Read More
Cruisin’ the Fossil Coastline
From January through September 13th, 2020 you can see a special selection of artwork by Ray Troll at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center. The special show is a… Read More