Juneau-Douglas City Museum
A small museum of Juneau and Douglas history across from the Capitol, in the building where Alaska first flew the 49-star flag in 1959.
By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026
A small museum of Juneau and Douglas history across from the Capitol, in the building where Alaska first flew the 49-star flag in 1959.
Read more about its history
- History of Juneau City and Borough of Juneau
- Why is the state capital Juneau and not Anchorage? KTOO Public Media
- Juneau's deadliest landslide tore through downtown like a 'mighty grinder.' Now it's a fading memory. Alaska Public Media (KTOO)
Highlights
- Housed in the 1950-51 Veterans Memorial Building, a former library
- The 49-star flag was first flown in Alaska here at the 1959 statehood ceremony
- Runs the free summer Capitol tours and seasonal walking tours
Facts checked October 18, 2026 with juneau.org, juneau.org, en.wikipedia.org. Hours and prices change, so confirm before you go.
Hours and admission →Map: Juneau-Douglas City Museum
The 3D map shows the walk here from the Cruise Ship Terminal north berth. Expand it to pick your dock and explore.
Map: USGS elevation; streets and buildings © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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