They have thrived for thousands of years in one of the most extreme climates on Earth, hunting the bowhead, or "Agviq." In the 19th century, the quiet northern seas swarmed with commercial whalemen from New England, who also sought the bowhead for its valuable baleen and blubber.
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Iñupiat Heritage Center
On the rooftop of the world, the Iñupiat Heritage Center in Barrow, Alaska, tells the story of the Iñupiat people.
- LocationBarrow, AK
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursClosed
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Weather now19°F Cloudy
- Alerts No active alerts
Overview
Topics
- Native American Heritage
Things to Do
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Closed · Standard Hours
Hours details
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Standard HoursClosed
The physical site is not managed by the NPS. Please call 907 852-0422 for hours of operation.
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday Closed Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Address
5421 North Star StreetBarrow, AK 99723
Contact the park
Weather & conditions
19°F
Cloudy · feels like 9°
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Today
24° 13°
Cloudy29% rain
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Tomorrow
12° 7°
Partly Cloudy20% rain -
Thursday
17° 6°
Freezing fog29% rain
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What to expect by season
Owing to its location 320 miles (515 km) north of the Arctic Circle, Barrow's climate is cold and dry, classified as a polar climate (Köppen ET). Winter weather can be extremely dangerous because of the combination of cold and wind, while summers are cool even at their warmest.
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Getting There
Barrow, AK 99723
The Inupiat Heritage Center is located in Barrow, Alaska, the largest city in the North Slope Borough and the northernmost city in the United States. Barrow can be reached via commercial and charter flights from Anchorage and Fairbanks.
Mailing address: P.O Box 69, Barrow, AK 99723
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