About Iñupiat Heritage Center
On the rooftop of the world, the Iñupiat Heritage Center in Barrow, Alaska, tells the story of the Iñupiat people. They have thrived for thousands of years in one of the most extreme climates on Earth, hunting the bowhead, or "Agviq." In the 19th century, the quiet northern seas swarmed with commercial whalemen from New England, who also sought the bowhead for its valuable baleen and blubber.
Quick Facts
State
Alaska
State Code
AK
Weather
Owing to its location 320 miles (515 km) north of the Arctic Circle, Barrow's climate is cold and dry, classified as a polar climate (Köppen ET). Winter weather can be…
Operating Hours
The physical site is not managed by the NPS. Please call 907 852-0422 for hours of operation.
Wednesday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Activities
Arts and Culture
Hunting and Gathering
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