Bristol Bay Historical Society Museum

10/13/2026

🎉 Our new membership cards have arrived, and we're getting them ready to head out in the mail!

We're especially excited to introduce a new benefit for Bristol Bay Museum members—the ROAM (Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums) Program!

Members at the $100 level and above now qualify for reciprocal benefits at participating museums across the United States and internationally! Higher membership levels also qualify for multiple membership cards, allowing you to share these benefits with staff, friends, or family.

Your membership does more than open doors to museums around the world. It helps fund our day-to-day operations so we can continue preserving and sharing Bristol Bay's history and cultural heritage. ❤️

Not a member yet? We'd love to have you join us! Your membership supports the Bristol Bay Museum while connecting you to a whole network of museums beyond our little corner of Alaska!

🎟️ Become a member:
https://www.bristolbaymuseum.org/membership

🌎 Explore participating ROAM museums:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lam68fgSi2MxRhZtIywp2oq_skfu62Xa/view

09/29/2026

Movie Monday is back! 🎥🥳

We’re kicking off our new Movie Monday series in Naknek with The Price of Change, the first film from the 2026 Currents of Connection youth media workshop.

This film explores the connection between salmon prices, commercial fishing, family, and the future of a way of life passed down through generations.

“If everything else went away, if I still fished, I'd be good.”

— Erin Peters, local Naknek commercial fisherman

Watch The Price of Change and stay tuned for more films from Currents of Connection. Now at seestories.org/movie-monday

Made possible by support from the World Wildlife Fund WWF US Arctic Program and the Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation, with partnership from Native Movement, Bristol Bay Media with Nels Ure , the Naknek Native Village Council, and the Bristol Bay Historical Society Museum .

09/25/2026

Traditional Dance Virtual Classes are here!
Join BBRCTE, IVC, and the Bristol Bay Foundation for virtual traditional dance classes! These classes are open to all students (Pre-K–12th grade) and community members!
Learn, connect, and celebrate traditional dance from wherever you are! Classes begin October 2nd!
Everyone is welcome! 💙

09/18/2026

📣 Museum Hours Notice | September 23–25

We’ll be open by appointment only September 23–25 while our Collections staff attends the ATALM 2026 Conference in Spokane. ✈️

🏛️ To schedule a visit, please contact Executive Director LaRece Egli at 907-469-6874.

👉 Learn more about ATALM 2026: https://www.atalm.org/conference-2026/

Regular museum hours will resume Wednesday, September 30.

Thanks for your understanding, and we hope to see you soon! 😊

09/04/2026

08/24/2026

For those who missed the public screening of Currents of Connection, they’re now available online!

Check out the films created by our incredible young storytellers here: http://arcg.is/1LC4bn1

08/13/2026

We had a great day yesterday aiding Tribe and community members with collection care and we are looking forward to spending the weekend in Dillingham providing more services!

Join us on Friday August 14th from 2:00-6:00 PM in the conference room at the Bristol Inn for the Family Heirloom Preservation Workshop!

🧺 Family Heirloom Preservation Workshop – Free Community Event

Every family has treasures that tell a story.

Maybe it's a box of old photographs, a stack of letters, an audio cassette of an Elder's voice, a fishing logbook, a carved tool, or something that's been sitting safely on a shelf for decades.

Join the Bristol Bay Historical Society and our partners at the National Park Service and Bristol Bay Foundation for a free, hands-on Family Heirloom Preservation Workshop led by museum, archives, and preservation professionals.

Learn simple, practical techniques to:

📷 Care for photographs and documents
🧹 Safely clean and handle treasured objects
📦 Store family heirlooms to prevent damage
💾 Preserve and digitize photographs, recordings, and family history

Bring your questions—and if you have a small keepsake you'd like advice about, bring that too!

📍 Dillingham
🗓 Friday, August 14
🕑 Drop in anytime between 2:00–6:00 PM
Bristol Inn Conference Room

This workshop is free and open to everyone.

We believe Bristol Bay's history doesn't only live in museums—it lives in our homes, our families, and our communities. We hope you'll join us as we learn how to care for the stories that connect us to one another.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends and family throughout Bristol Bay!

What can I bring?
✔️ Family photographs
✔️ Letters and documents
✔️ Small heirlooms
✔️ Audio recordings
✔️ Questions about caring for special family items
Please note: We cannot provide monetary appraisals.

Funding for this project has been generously provided by Katmai Conservancy, Bristol Bay Foundation and Choggiung LTD.

08/13/2026

Museum Closure Notice | August 17–24

As another wonderful summer season begins to wind down, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has visited the Bristol Bay Historical Society Museum this year. We’ve loved welcoming local families, travelers, fishermen, researchers, and friends from near and far through our doors.

The museum will be closed August 17–24 as we navigate a brief staffing transition. We appreciate your understanding as our small team takes this time to ensure we can continue providing the best possible visitor experience.

Regular summer visitor hours will resume Wednesday, August 26 until the end of the month.

Thank you for making this summer such a memorable one—we can’t wait to see you again soon!