Welcome to the Palmer Museum of History and Art
Our work inspires, enriches, and cultivates our community’s connection to the unique history, culture, and art of the Greater Palmer Area.
Welcome
The Palmer Museum and Visitor Center is your stop for all things history, art and culture in beautiful downtown Palmer! We are committed to telling Palmer’s story through historic art, local exhibits, and immersive tours. Check out our calendar below to learn about all the wonderful happenings around town, or check out our Visit Palmer page to see the town highlights.
Find Us
- Open Every Day, 9am-6pm
- 723 S. Valley Way Palmer, Alaska 99645
- museuminfo@palmermuseum.org
- (907) 746-7668
Directions
The town of Palmer (Ahtna name, Nuutah; Dena’ina name, Dnal’iy Kena) sits on the traditional lands of the Ahtna and Dena’ina Athabascan / Dene people. We are grateful to the Dene, past and present, for their care of this land. Thank you for helping us share the story of this place.
Our Community. Your Community.
Explore Palmer
See everything Palmer has to offer! Explore the unique history and the current happenings of this great little town, take an agricultural garden walking tour, explore our exhibits, shop, and find some grub!
Calendar
Your go-to place for recreational events happening in Palmer and the Greater Palmer area. There’s something available for all ages. Click now to plan a day!
Take a Tour
Interested in learning more about the expansive history of Palmer? Desire to discover how Palmer became such an heavy agricultural hub? Check out the tours offered here at the museum and in our Palmer visitor guides!
At the Museum
From wine walks to featured local artists, these programs are a blast for all locals and visitors alike! Click below to find all of the programs the Palmer Museum provides for the local community and surrounding areas!
Historical Photo Project
The Palmer Museum of History and Art has a collection of over 10,000 photographs, all digitized as high resolution scans. Since 2017, we have been connecting this wealth of history to our community in the Matanuska Valley Historical Photo Project database.
Thank You to Our Sponsors & Business Members
Business Members
- All Dahlia’d Up Flower Farm LLC
- Becca’s Alpacas
- Big Cabbage Radio
- Colony Inn
- Fireside Books
- Hometown Realty
- Kasilof Pottery
- Mat-Su Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
- Our Alaskan Dream
- Palmer Chamber of Commerce
- Valley Fine Arts Association