Inhabited by the Iñupiaq people since time-immemorial, over 5,000 years of sequential human use is documented in the 114 successive beach ridges. Rich connections to the land and waters are preserved through subsistence practices.
Photo: NPS Photo
Cape Krusenstern National Monument
A bridge to the past and a land for the future, Cape Krusenstern National Monument protects approximately 560,000 acres of diverse Arctic coastal, and upland ecosystems.
- LocationKotzebue, AK
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursOpen 24 hours, daily
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Weather now19°F Sunny
- Alerts No active alerts
Overview
Topics
- Animals
- Archeology
- Arctic
- Aurora Borealis
- Birds
- Colonization and Settlement
- Night Sky
- Tundra
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- Unique Species
Things to Do
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Facilities & Services
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Other Visitor Services
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Northwest Arctic Heritage Center
Facility
Large, half-dome shaped, blue and grey building with just over 11,000 square feet of space. The museum space is just over 1,800 square feet and contains animal displays…
171 3rd Ave, Kotzebue, AK (907) 318-2230 Directions
Details
Large, half-dome shaped, blue and grey building with just over 11,000 square feet of space. The museum space is just over 1,800 square feet and contains animal displays, soundscapes, tactile exhibits and more. The Heritage Center also contains a bookstore, restroom, art gallery, and sitting area. The Northwest Arctic Heritage Center serves as the visitor centers for the Western Arctic National Parklands: Kobuk Valley National Park, Cape Krusenstern National Monument, and Noatak National Preserve.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Open 24 hours, daily · Cape Krusenstern National Monument
Hours details
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Cape Krusenstern National MonumentOpen 24 hours, daily
Since there are no roads into Cape Krusenstern National Monument, the visitor center is located at the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center in Kotzebue, AK. From Kotzebue, visitors will charter an air taxi to transport them into the actual national monument which is open 24/7 every day of the year.
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Weather
19°F
Sunny · feels like 10°
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Today
27° 18°
Sunny4% rain
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Tomorrow
30° 21°
Heavy snow81% rain -
Saturday
29° 18°
Sunny79% rain
Updated 4 hr ago
What to expect by season
Snow, rain, and freezing temperatures can occur any time of the year. Always travel with good quality rain gear and warm layers. Be especially careful to stay dry. Hypothermia can set in on a windy, wet day, even when it doesn't feel that cold.
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Photos
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Pike (left and right) and trout (middle) dry on a rack at a subsistence camp. The slash marks allow more air to circulate and dry the meat more quickly. — NPS Photo -
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Getting There
Kotzebue, AK 99752
Cape Krusenstern National Monument lies within a remote area of northwest Alaska and is bordered by the Arctic Ocean and Chukchi Sea. Visitors generally access the monument via the regional hub in Kotzebue.
Full directions
Commercial airlines provide daily service from Anchorage to Kotzebue. Chartered flights with licensed air taxi services, booked in advance, can take backcountry travelers to remote destinations within the monument.
Mailing address: PO Box 1029, Kotzebue, AK 99752
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