established in 1968
Opening reception Friday, Feb. 7, 5-7pm
Fossil Day : Saturday, February 22, 1-3pm
Explore the prehistoric Tertiary Period through plant and sea life fossils set alongside their modern-day examples. Paleontology shows just how drastically our local environment has changed—and hints at the importance of understanding our fossil history.
This exhibit is supported in part by Alaska State Council on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, City of Homer, ConocoPhillips, and Petro Marine Services.
November 8 – December 31, 2013
Opening reception Friday, November 8, 5-7 pm
This special exhibit combines
Kodiak Maritime
Museum’s When Crab Was King: Faces of the Kodiak King Crab Fishery 1950-1982, with stories of the king crab fishery in Kachemak Bay.
When Crab Was King: Faces of the Kodiak King Crab Fishery 1950-1982 features portraits of 24 individuals that experienced the boom years of the Kodiak King Crab fishery, as well as oral histories presenting each of their stories. In the Pratt Museum’s presentation, you’ll also be able to view historic films, hear stories from local fishermen, learn about the biology of the local fishery and recent efforts to re-establish king crab, and inspect a live brood of juvenile crabs in our own saltwater tank.
This exhibit is supported in part by Kodiak Maritime Museum with support from Alaska Humanities Forum, Alaska Sta
| Beneath the Surface August 2 – September 29 Opening reception Friday, Aug. 2, 5-7pm |
Paintings by Rebecca Crowell Artifacts from the Pratt Museum Collection Sound design by David Crowell |
This exhibit explores the beauty and mystery of archaeology, with abstract paintings by Rebecca Crowell that references archaeological processes, and artifacts excavated in the Kenai Peninsula. Compositions and sound design by composer David Crowell accompany the visual display.
This exhibit is supported in part by Alaska State Council on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, City of Homer, Apache, and Petro Marine.
Encounters: Whales in Our Waters
February 1 – July 21, 2013
Explore the variety of encounters we have with the whales in our own waters – from the frequently seen humpback and killer whales, to the rare beaked whale, historic beluga, and more. Featuring the newly completed Homer Community Gray Whale Skeleton Project, this exhibit also presents whale identification, biology, traditional knowledge, and conservation issues surrounding cetaceans.
This exhibit is supported in part by Alaska State Council on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, City of Homer, The Skaggs Foundation, Apache, The Jenson Fund, The Daisy Lee Bitter Marine and Coastal Education Fund, and Donor-advised funds from the Homer Foundation