Traditional clothing of the Inupiaq on exhibit at the Center
Iñupiat Heritage Center
· AK
On the rooftop of the world, the Iñupiat Heritage Center in Barrow, Alaska, tells the story of the Iñupiat people. 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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Park Name
InfoIñupiat Heritage Center
Designation
InfoNational Park Area
State(s)
InfoAK
Phone
Info907-434-0805
jacob_martin@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe physical site is not managed by the NPS. Please call 907 852-0422 for hours of operation.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Themes & Topics
InfoNative American Heritage
Weather Info
InfoOwing 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 t
Getting There
InfoThe 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 f
Location
Info71.2983° N, -156.7536° W
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