There's No Place Like Nome


Director
Laura Samuelson
Bev Gelzer, Museum Assistant
Phone: (907) 443-6630
Fax: (907) 443-7955
Museum Commission

Address
P.O. Box 53
223 Front Street
Nome, Alaska 99762

E-Mail
museum@ci.nome.ak.us
archive@ci.nome.ak.us

Open
Winter:
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Friday Noon - 5:30pm
Summer:
Open Every day 9:30am - 5:30 pm


"Historic Image from the museum"
What's New
· The City of Nome has been awarded the 2001 Alaska Award of Excellence in Public Participation.
  More...(pdf file).
· McDaniel Collection Donated to Museum (pdf file).

"Discover Nome's Unique History" Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum

While in Nome be sure to visit the Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum located at 223 Front Street. Nome’s history is truly unique. The City owned museum is filled with exciting and educational displays and exhibits on various events & people that will convince you why there is “No Place Like Nome”.

The City of Nome celebrated its Centennial from 1998-2001. Nome’s only museum showcases the fascinating history of the Nome Gold Rush from the discovery of gold by the Three Lucky Swedes in 1898, to the arrival of Wyatt Earp in 1899 to the gold rush of 40,000 People to Nome in 1900. Learn about the formation of the Nome Kennel Club as well as the first long distance sled dog race, the All Alaska Sweepstakes. Discover the lifestyles and art of the Bering Strait Eskimo.

The Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum is also featuring the photography of a talented Nome photographer. “Millennial Faces”, created by George Sabo blends the people of the Bering Strait region with exquisite landscape images of the Seward Peninsula. This constantly evolving exhibit is extremely popular among the locals.

The Carrie M. McLain Memorial Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving & showcasing the Nome Gold Rush, Bering Strait Eskimo, aviation as well as contemporary history & culture associated with Nome, Alaska & the Bering Strait region of Western Alaska. The Museum exists to promote & provide education & research to everyone from elementary school children to international visitors & researchers. The Museum owns an extensive historical photograph collection with over 14,000 images that are available to purchase for publication or personal use.