Arctic Museum Exhibits

Northern Nightmares: Monsters in Inuit Art

May 7, 2024 - May 4, 2025, Arctic Museum main galleries

The landscapes and seascapes of the Arctic appear bleak and barren to those unfamiliar with the region, but Inuit know that they teem with life. Sea mammals and fish are abundant beneath the ice, and vast caribou herds graze on the tundra, willing to present themselves to respectful hunters. Inuit also know that among the animals they hunt to feed their families lurk more dangerous creatures. Monsters roam the land and swim in the icy waters, tempting the unwary into dangerous situations, stalking human prey, and even exacting revenge on behalf of malevolent humans. Come explore the world of monsters as envisioned by Inuit artists from the past and present.

Collections and Recollections: Objects and the Stories They Tell

May 30, 2023 - June 1, 2025, Arctic Museum main galleries

Museums bring collections to life by telling their stories. Often, donors share personal memories of objects. Recollections of community members where the works were made and used add additional meanings, and new research can unveil entirely new stories. Here we trace the growth of the Arctic Museum's collection through planning and serendipity and also highlight stories from the collection, with appreciation of the museum's many donors and collaborators.

At Home in the North

May 30, 2023 - June 1, 2025, Arctic Museum main galleries

From the sledge that carried Peary to the North Pole in 1909 to a SmartBUOY that tells contemporary Inuit travelers if the sea ice is safe, this exhibit examines life in the Arctic historically and today.