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!