BARANOV MUSEUM

The house that houses the museum is the oldest Russian building in Alaska. It was built in 1806 by Alexander Baranov as a fur warehouse. In 1911, it was bought by W.J. Erskine who transformed the place into a home. In 1962 the building was declared a national heritage. You will find many Russian items here. Make a detour to the store if you decide to bring back a beautiful samovar... But one comes especially to learn more about the slavery of the Inuit population, the fur trade and the Americanization of the island.