All of the major sights are within an easy walk from the cruise ship dock. There is also a nice walk along the shore line park towards the bridge to Douglas Island.

We walked from the Princess Cruise docks it is a few blocks but can do it leisurely

Generally Alaska State Museum is a short walk from the cruise dock however it depends on the specific dock since they are spread out over the equivalent of 6 city blocks. If you dock close in to downtown it is an easy 5 minute walk. If you dock at the far "F" dock it is more like a 20 minute walk. In nice weather the walk is pleasant and accessible along boardwalk or paved sidewalk. There are shops and food vendor trucks to check out along the way. Be sure to stop in at the Juneau Visitor Center for all your information needs. From the cruise ship docks stroll 3-6 blocks or 5-20 minutes along the waterfront past the Main Street traffic light and 1 block further to the second traffic light on Whittier Street. Turn right and away from the waterfront on Whittier Street and find us in the second building (395) on the left set back from a half circle drive. Alternative transportation include taxis, cruise line offered tour buses, car rentals, and even bicycle taxis.

The Alaska State Museum reopened on June 6th, 2016! We're open from 9-5 daily this summer. All new permanent exhibits, and three new spectacular shows for the summer, including "Living Alaska" -- contemporary Alaskan art purchased by Alaskan museums over the course of the last 15 years, and the "Alaska Positive Retrospective" -- a look back at 42 years of across-the-state award-winning photography. Visitors leave refreshed and with an added depth of knowledge about Alaskan art, Native cultures, and history. Come visit!

Hi Vickie - thanks for your question! We'll still be closed in July of 2015... we're building a fabulous new facility that will integrate the State Library, Archives and Museum, and so currently we don't have galleries to open! As of June 2015, they're still being built. If you'd like to talk further, call (907) 465-2901 and push "1" to talk with us in the Visitor Services section. We miss hosting visitors and can't wait to re-open in our brand new digs, summer of 2016! Best, Mary I., Visitor Services

Hi Vickie, Thanks for your question! The State Museum will open in the summer of 2016. We're closed until then - but working very hard behind the scenes to get everything ready for our grand re-opening. We'll have room for many, many more objects and more comprehensive exhibitions of Alaska's fascinating history, art, and cultures. Hope you can come celebrate with us! Best, Mary I., Visitor Services