Programs & Events

Community Photo Identification: Saturday, April 19, 10:00am-12:00pm @ Kodiak Public Library

KHM is looking for your help to identify people, places, events, and dates in a selection of historic photographs. Stop by anytime between 10 AM-12:30 PM to participate and lend your expertise. In the Kodiak Public Library multipurpose room.

Exhibit Opening: First Friday Artwalk, May 2, 5:00pm-7:00pm

Join us for an exhibit opening, Kodiak High School Advanced Art Class: Selected Works from 2024-2025. Explore artwork and applaud students on their achievements this school year. Free and open to the public. 

Crab Fest Online Silent Auction Fundraiser: Opens Tuesday, May 20, 9:00am. Closes Tuesday, May 27, 9:00pm

Show your support for preserving and sharing Kodiak’s history and bid on some amazing prizes. All proceeds go to the Kodiak HIstorical Society for much needed museum collections care and supplies. Auction link coming soon!

Kodiak Balalaika Players: Thursday, May 22, 5:00pm-6:00pm

The Kodiak Balalaika Players are back for Crab Fest! They will be playing TWO performances this year to accommodate the large crowd – once on Thursday and once on Friday evening. Stop in at the Kodiak History Museum. Free and open to the public. 

Kodiak Balalaika Players: Friday, May 23, 6:00pm-7:00pm

The Kodiak Balalaika Players are back for Crab Fest! They will be playing TWO performances this year to accommodate the large crowd – once on Thursday and once on Friday evening. Stop in at the Kodiak History Museum. Free and open to the public. 

Special Opening During Cruise Ship: Tuesday, May 29, 10:00am-1:00pm

Welcome to Kodiak! The Kodiak History Museum is open during all cruise ships, even outside of normal business hours. The Museum is open to the public during these days.  

Exhibit Opening: First Friday Artwalk, June 6, 5:00pm-7:00pm

Join us for an exhibit opening featuring Kodiak artist and photographer, Brian Venua. Free and open to the public.

Collecting Initiative: Memories in the Hall

The recent elementary school closure and consolidation efforts is a historic time for Kodiak. The Museum is collecting digital materials related to the history and experiences of Kodiak’s public schools to preserve for future generations.

Examples include: art, newspaper articles, audio recordings, documents, photographs, social media posts, videos, speeches, programs/playbills, memes, stories, and letters. Want to contribute to this archive? Email your digital materials to: memories@kodiakhistorymuseum.org