This hospital has a fantastic collection of Alaska Native art and artifacts: take the elevator to the top floor and wind down the staircase past dolls, basketry and tools from all over Alaska. It's an informal presentation but a worthy visit.
Alaska Native Medical Center
Anchorage
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3.69 MILES
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Nearby Anchorage attractions
1. University of Alaska Anchorage
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