This was a pleasant surprise. Admission is free and walking distance from downtown Fairbanks. Outside you find mosaics that depict the beadwork found on native items. Just beautiful! Inside there are displays depicting life in the interior of Alaska. Very informative and well done.

You will not believe that this is a welcome center. It's definitely more like a museum. The rich history, and beautiful displays rival most paid cultural centers. Piggy back off the Museum of the North and you will gain a rich appreciation for the history of this gorgeous state. A must for anyone visiting.

Anyone who visits Fairbanks, Alaska must definitely visit this place for general information about the city of Fairbanks and Alaska in general. Printed materials on various tours, places to visit, public transportation, city map, etc. are available for free. The video presentation on the northern lights and the items on display are all very interesting. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

Nicely situated downtown. A visitor center but so much more. Great displays on local culture and the history of Fairbanks. Rotating 30minute videos are excellent and we found ourselves going back to catch ones we missed.

We had an unplanned visit to the visitors center. We lucked out! This is hands down one of the nicest, most interesting visitors center we have ever been in! Lots of information. Friendly staff willing to answer any questions. Lovely and educational displays. A very decently priced gift shop. Don’t miss this.

Found this was a worthwhile place to stop for acquiring area information. Helpful attendants at all stations and pamphlets galore. Good & informative museum displays throughout building. Good acclimation stop.

Don't miss this place! We were beyond impressed with the quality of the exhibits (kudos to the curator!!!) and the overall flow of it all. The information provided by the staff was incredible. This was one of the most amazing places in our entire Alaska trip! And it is FREE!!! Be sure to go outside to the antler arch too - very cool! And then you can just walk a few more steps and be on the riverfront trail.

This conveniently located museum (right downtown, along the river walk), is a "must see". The exhibits are well done, spanning Indigenous culture, early miners/settlers, and current lifestyles. And there is a ton of information available from the Visitor Center staff about other attractions and natural wonders in Central Alaska.