Donations & Research

Our collections tell a story about people and places in coastal southwest Alaska.

Mission Statement: The Kodiak Historical Society facilitates exploration of the natural, cultural and artistic heritage of Kodiak Island and surrounding communities to create opportunities for the public to discover, share and exchange knowledge using the collections and resources made available through the operation of the Kodiak History Museum.

The Kodiak History Museum cares for thousands of objects and archive collections available to view on exhibit, online, or during a research appointment.

Donating to the Museum

Our Acquisitions Committee guides the acquisitions process and is comprised of community volunteers. They meet to discuss and vote on potential donations to the museum collection. They cross reference our collections policy, priorities for collecting, and ability to care for the object(s). 

If you own original materials that document the history of the Kodiak Island Region and would like to consider donating them to become part of our permanent collection, please submit our Donate and Object form below.

Conducting Research at the Museum

The Kodiak Historical Society and Kodiak History Museum have a large collection of research files, alongside our permanent collections. Conducting research in our files and collection is open to members of the Kodiak Historical Society. Click here to learn how to become a member. There is a fee of $20/hour for non-members.

If you’d like to make a research appointment, please fill our our research request form below.

If you’d like to request a specific image for personal or commercial use, please fill out our photograph reproduction form. 

Please reach out to the collections department at (907) 486-5920 or collections@kodiakhistorymuseum.org and review the research request form.