CLAUSEN MUSEUM • EST. 1967
• PETERSBURG, ALASKA •
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BY HISTORY
Celebrating our diverse stories - past, present and Future
The Clausen Museum preserves the stories of Petersburg and the surrounding waters — from Kah Sheets at the south end of the Wrangell Narrows, through the island passages to Cape Fanshaw in the north. From the Tlingit people who first read these tides, to the Norwegian fishermen who built a town on silver-colored salmon, to the cannery workers who packed that abundance into tins bound for the world — the community that built all of this is still here, still working the same tides. This is the town that fish built. Come find the full story at 203 Fram Street.
SUMMER HOURS
Mon-Fri 10am-5pm
Sat 12-5pm
LOCATION
203 Fram Street
Petersburg, AK
CONTACT
907-772-3598
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PART OF THE COMMUNITY?
This museum is yours
From history exhibits, annual art shows to open mic nights and youth art classes — the Clausen is an active, living part of Petersburg. Join as a member and help keep these stories going.
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ART & PROGRAMS
Art shows, special exhibits, Open Mic nights, summer youth art classes, and Paint and Sip events — plus year-round gallery space for local artists. There's always something happening at the Clausen.
WORLD RECORD KING SALMON
At 126½ pounds, the world record King Salmon was caught in Petersburg waters. Come see it in the fishery and cannery exhibit — the biggest king ever landed, right here.
MUSEUM STORE
Local history books.
Every purchase supports the museum's collections and programs.
SUPPORT THE MUSEUM
Become a steward of Petersburg's story
Community membership is the heart of the Clausen Museum. Your support — alongside grants, admissions, and donations — keeps meaningful exhibits, events, and programs alive for residents and visitors alike.
