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Juneau-Douglas City MuseumCurrent and Upcoming Exhibits @ the Juneau-Douglas City Museum91 Miles to Ride May 18 - September 27, 2008
With only 91 miles of road to roam and barely 3 months of good riding, the bikers of Juneau have to be pretty-hard core. But Alaska has always attracted the hard-core: those who yearn for freedom and follow their own path be it paved or no. The exhibit will explore various Juneau motorcycles through pictures, objects , personal biographys of bikers, and memorabilia. The Museum will also feature four classic bikes which tell their own story.
Opening reception Sunday, May 18 from Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Fun, Frolic & Fireworks: The 1959 Statehood CelebrationMay 18, 2008 -2009
Statehood Ceremony in front of the Juneau Memorial Library, 1959. JDCM 88.30.007
In honor of Alaska's upcoming 50th statehood anniversary, the Museum is exhibiting pictures, artifacts, and film footage from the 3-day statehood celebration held on July 3, 4, and 5, 1959. The official raising of the 49th-star flag was held on the very steps of this Museum on July 4, 1959.
U.S. Bureau of Mines: Assay LabNovember - permanent
Man placing cupel into kiln in assay lab, circa. 1975. Photo gift of Willette Janes. JDCM 2006.06.40. This exhibition is a diorama of the fire assay lab that operated on Mayflower Island from the early 1950s until 1996. The exhibition is still taking shape but we hope to display some of the tools and equipment used by the US Bureau of Mines to determine the content of gold in rock samples collected throughout the state. Playful Pastimes
A Hands-On Experience for the Whole Family 
Shooting Marbles circa. 1947, Juneau, AK.Photo by Paul Sincic. Gift of Artist. JDCM 89.21.002 A 'please touch' experience for the whole family, this exhibit aims to introduce and reminisce with visitors of all ages a mix of Juneau history and engaging activities with a touch of nostalgia. The exhibit contains an old fashion kitchen, a hand-shadow puppet area, twinning loom, knot tying activity, dress-up area and much more!
*The Juneau-Douglas City Museum also maintains several satellite exhibits. Current satellite exhibits include: the Shell Simmons exhibit at the Juneau International Airport, Historic Glass Bottles at the Douglas Community Building. Vintage Tourism exhibit case at Juneau Conventions & Visitors Bureau located in Centennial Hall, and a small exhibit of Olympic Torch memorabilia in the Assembly Chambers. Contact the City Museum for more information and to be added to our Museum newsletter mailing list. |
