Friends of The Juneau-Douglas City Museum

07/09/2026

The Juneau-Douglas City Museum will transition its summer hours starting Friday, July 10 to Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The City Museum will be closed Sunday–Tuesday.

06/04/2026

Join us tomorrow, June 5th from 4-6 pm for First Friday. Our summer exhibition, Critter Trek, is on display in the main gallery and admission is FREE!

06/04/2026

Our hearts are full. Today we had the pleasure of welcoming Hawaiian students from Halau Kamehameha Kapālama High School to the City Museum. Upon arrival they sang a beautiful song of gratitude. Then Director Beth Weigel provided a guided tour of the museum to highlight our local history and art. Before they left, we were gifted with another song, this time with dance. The museum was full of lucky tourists who enjoyed this spontaneous performance. The students are in Juneau this week to dance at Celebration. They will perform at 7:10 p.m. tonight (Thursday June 4) at Centennial Hall and again on Friday(June 5) at 12:45 p.m. at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall.

06/04/2026

-->EVERGREEN CEMETERY WALKING TOURSATURDAY, JUNE 13th | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | $31.50
-->Call the City Museum at (907) 586-3572 to reserve your spot!!
-->Limited to 15 participants.

Explore stories, legends, and heritage on an unforgettable guided walk. Step back in time and pass through the beautiful arboretum that is Juneau’s Evergreen Cemetery! Join our engaging history tour and learn about the city’s pioneers, gold rush adventurers, and notable residents who shaped the community and region. Experience fascinating tales, local legends, and the art of remembrance on a scenic and sometimes melancholy stroll through this historic site. Perfect for history enthusiasts, visitors, families, and anyone curious about Juneau’s rich heritage. Price of tour includes free admission to the City Museum and a 20% discount on select items in the museum store. This tour starts at the City Museum and ends at the Evergreen Cemetery.

06/04/2026

05/26/2026

-->THE JUNEAU-DOUGLAS CITY MUSEUM NEEDS YOUR HELPCONTACT THE ASSEMBLY MEMBERS AND SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT THE MUSEUM. Simply send an email to [email protected] as soon as possible and prior to June 8th.

-->TESTIFY AT THE FULL ASSEMBLY MEETING ON JUNE 8TH, 6PM either in-person or via Zoom. THIS IS THE LAST CHANCE to save the Museum as we know it. Please follow instructions below for testifying on Zoom.

INSTRUCTION FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN ZOOM MEETINGS:
The public may participate via Zoom webinar. Testimony. Time will be limited by the Mayor based on the number of participants.
Members of the public that want to provide oral testimony via remote participation must notify the Municipal Clerk prior to 11am the day of the meeting by calling 907-586-5278 and indicating the topic(s) upon which they wish to testify. Members of the public are also encouraged to send their comments in advance of the meeting to [email protected]."

05/20/2026

PLEASE READ OUR LETTER TO THE ASSEMBLY (link below)

This morning we (FoJDCM board members) sent a letter to the Assembly that provides information about the work/community impact of the City Museum and the issues associated with divesting the collection. Please take a minute to read this letter and consider providing testimony at the Assembly meeting on June 8th.

The letter is on the FoJDCM website here:

https://fojdcm.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/friends-of-museum-info.pdf

Thank you!

04/29/2026

Object Reveal - Electric Heater and the town of Thane