Our Mission
The Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center, Inc., an educational institution of the Haines Borough, is committed to collecting, preserving and interpreting through history, art and the unique blending of diverse cultures within the Chilkat Valley. The Sheldon Museum's presentation of artifacts, clan trust property, and memorabilia enhances quality of life for area residents and visitors; informs researchers and historians; inspires artists and creative writers; and encourages community pride through permanent, temporary, and traveling exhibits, and through a variety of programs for schools and the public.
The Web Sheldon Museum
Tlingit Culture Displays
Pioneer History Displays
Chilkat Blanket
Explore Tlingit History, Culture, Tlingit Dance,
Potlatches and more.
Porcupine Gold Rush, Solomon Ripinsky, Dalton Trail, Charles Anway, Exhibit Upgrades and more. 
Fort William H. Seward
Temporary Exhibits

Ft. William H. Seward
Alaska's First Permanent Army Post 1902-1946
Traveling Exhibits and Six Week Spotlight Program
Art Exhibitions featuring local Haines artists
Sheldon Museum Store
Eldred Rock Lighthouse
Acceptance Mark
  Unique Books and Local Artists
No Paypal account required to shop!
Historic Light Station in the Lynn Canal
22 Miles South of Haines. 
Anway Cabin Restoration Project
Newsletter

The Chilkat Valley Historical Society
has embarked on
a multi-year project to restore
the Charlie Anway Cabin and grounds.
Click here for more information.

Sheldon Museum Newsletter
Produced Bi-Annually (sort of)
Previous Issue: August 2008
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Most Recent Issue: November 2009
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SPECIAL EVENTS
LAST UPDATED: 7/23/2010

MUSEUM HOURS

GALLERY HOURS
Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday & Sunday - 1-4pm
Cruiseship days 9-6p (Wednesdays mostly)

OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm
(closed holidays)

Six Week Spotlight Exhibit:
Sarah Cohen
Opening Reception July 23rd, 2010
5-7pm at the Sheldon Museum
Exhibit Available for viewing July 23rd - Sept 3rd

This temporary exhibition is part of the
Six Week Spotlight Series.

Available during regular gallery hours
(Mon-Fri 10-5pm, Sat& Sun 1-4pm)

SHELDON MUSEUM ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
ART & ANTIQUES SILENT AUCTION
At the Southeast Alaska State Fair
Harriet Hall July 29th - August 1st.

With too many things going on during Eagle Festival, the Sheldon Museum has moved our annual fundraiser to a silent auction during Fair time! Come. Bid. Enjoy!

Help Preserve Local History! Support the Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center!

30 YEAR-OLD GETS FACE LIFT:
Sheldon Museum's 30th Anniversary
& Pioneer History Exhibit Re-Opening!
Available for viewing during Gallery Hours

It's been 30 years since the Sheldon Museum's dedication and we've upgraded the Early History of Haines Exhibits in our Lower Gallery. Come, see what's new!

TLINGIT LANGUAGE CLASS
Begins again in October. Call for details.
7 - 9pm at the Sheldon Museum

Join Tlingit Teachers following lessons plans from "Beginning Tlingit" by Nora and Robert Dauenhauer. Classes are FREE.

HAINES ACAPPELLA WOMEN'S CHORUS
Weekly Practice (call Nancy for summer schedule)
6pm at the Sheldon Museum

Interested in Joining? Want more Information? Call Nancy Nash at 766-2791

SHELDON MUSEUM BOARD MEETINGS
& COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
All meetings are held at the Sheldon Museum
and are open to the public. Just ring the door bell.

Monthly Board Meeting:
Thursday, July 23rd, 2010 at 1:30pm

Committee Meetings:
none currently scheduled

Committee Assignments

Are you interested in joining the Sheldon Museum's Board of Trustees? We'd loved to have you! There is one vacancy.
Email us for more information.

DANCING AT DEER ROCK:
Book Discussions with DANIEL HENRY
Next Meeting: June 28th 7pm at the Sheldon Museum

Join Dan Henry for a discussion on his book Dancing at Deer Rock. See poster at right for the Louis Shotridge Chapter Discussions. Below are pdf download links to Dan's other chapters. Please keep in mind these are drafts. Comments and questions are welcome.
Email Dan Henry here.

Downloads:
Deer Rock Overview (10.9.09).pdf
Prologue - Becoming Deer (10.9.09).pdf
Ch1.Prophet at Yandeistackye (10.9.09).pdf
Ch2.Trampling the Shaman (10.9.09).pdf
Route to Riches (01.10.10).pdf
Reawakening at Beachhead (3.16.10).pdf

Six Week Spotlight Exhibitions

EXHIBIT UPGRADES
The Museum is in the process of upgrading our exhibits. We welcome community involvement in this process. Have ideas? Interested in helping? Just curious? Click here.

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Box 269, Haines, AK
99827 - Phone: (907) 766-2366
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