The Iñupiat Heritage Center is a cultural centre in Barrow (Utqiaġvik) on Alaska’s North Slope. Opened in 1999 and owned and managed by the North Slope Borough, it is an affiliated site of the National Park Service and a partner of New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.[1]
| Location | Barrow (Utqiaġvik), Alaska |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1999 (dedicated February) |
| Owner and manager | North Slope Borough |
| NPS status | Affiliated site |
| Partner | New Bedford Whaling NHP |
| Programs | Elders and Artists in Residence |
Overview
The centre opened in 1999, with a dedication in February, and is owned and managed by the North Slope Borough as an affiliated National Park site. It is one of several partners linked to New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park; the partners work independently while collaborating on educational programs.[1]
Exhibits and programs
Visitors find displays, artifact collections, a library and a gift shop. A traditional room hosts Elders-in-Residence and Artists-in-Residence programs, where people demonstrate and teach traditional crafts.[1]
FAQs
Who runs the Iñupiat Heritage Center? The North Slope Borough.
When did it open? 1999.
What programs does it host? Elders-in-Residence and Artists-in-Residence.
Sources
Key facts
- Run by North Slope Borough
- Opened 1999
Quick checkWhen did the Iñupiat Heritage Center open?Show answer
1999
Sources
- National Park Service. About the Center, Iñupiat Heritage Center. 2026 (accessed 2026-11-14)
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