Ancient cultures flourished here for over 4,000 years before the Europeans came. At least six culturally distinct groups inhabited the area. In the 1800s, local coal deposits fueled the first mineral prospecting in Kachemak Bay and lured settlers to this place. Fishing is an economic mainstay of Homer. Look for the intricate detail of the model fishing vessels on display at The Pratt.
Intertidal specimens invite further discovery.
Dioramas depicting diverse populations capture the beauty of coastal woodland habitats. Outside you will find the Harrington Cabin adjacent to the Museum. It tells many stories about the hard-working people who homesteaded the Kachemak Bay area. Behind the Museum Workshop, a spruce forest is the site of summer plays, occasional art exhibits, and a self-guided ecology trail. Printed Guides and directions are available at the Admissions desk.