FREE Capitol Tours

June 2^nd through September 26^th

Weekdays at 1:30–2:30 p.m. or 3:00–4:00 p.m.

The Alaska State Capitol Building in Juneau has served as the symbol and seat of government for more than 90 years. Take a tour the interior of the Capitol and learn about the building’s architecture, the art collection, the Alaska Legislature, and some of the people who helped to shape Alaska’s political history. This tour starts in the Capitol lobby.

Downtown Geology Tour

Saturday, June 7^th 1–3 p.m.

This tour highlights the general geology of downtown Juneau and how local geology has influenced Juneau’s downtown development and history. The walk is about 1.5 miles in length. The tour begins at the City Museum and ends at the whale fountain next to the bridge. Led by local tour guides Dr. Cathy Connor, retired Professor of Geology University of Alaska Southeast, and Juneau Naturalist Richard Carstensen

Death in Douglas

Saturday, June 14^th 1– 3 p.m.

Juneau's most famous murderer is likely Robert Stroud, aka the Birdman of Alcatraz. But have you heard of E.C. Lily who killed a popular entertainer and filmmaker? This tour is led by former Juneau criminal reporters Ed Schoenfeld and Betsy Longenbaugh who will focus on historic cases in Juneau from the first half of the twentieth century. Recommended for adults and may be suitable for mature teens.

Evergreen Cemetery

Saturday, June 28^th 1– 3 p.m.

Evergreen Cemetery is the final resting place for over 8,000 Juneau residents, including many people who played an influential role in Juneau’s history. Participants will walk from the City Museum down the old “Cemetery Road” to Evergreen Cemetery to learn about the cemetery’s history and hear the stories of some of the notable people buried there.

Historic Downtown Juneau

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday | 1:45– 3 p.m.

This walking tour covers about 10 city blocks of the downtown business district and bordering neighborhood. Participants will learn about Juneau’s first inhabitants, view totem poles, hear tales of prominent personalities from the early days, and see how the thirst for gold changed the landscape of downtown Juneau. Tour begins and ends at the City Museum. 

Note: Tickets for all tours, except Capitol tours, are $31.50 and include admission to the City Museum and a 20% discount on select items in the museum store. Tours sell out quickly. Call the City Museum at 907-586-3572 to purchase tickets.