The natural and cultural history of south central Alaska is depicted at this museum operated by the Homer Society of Natural History. Exhibits include artifacts from the early prehistoric peoples and homesteaders in the area to modern inhabitants. Aquariums and a tide pool tank contain sea life from Kachemak Bay with complementary exhibits focusing on sea and land mammals and birds. An exciting new feature in the museum is a set of remote video footage of bears at the McNeil River Sanctuary and a sea bird rookery on Gull Island in Kachemak Bay.
Visitors can operate the cameras for a truly unique perspective on the wildlife of the area.
Also on view are exhibits highlighting Alaska art, including paintings, sculptures, and photographs. Also examples from their collection of quilts produced locally each year. A botanical garden guides visitors throught a forest trail with panels interpreting wild plants. May through Sept. summer hours are 10am - 6pm daily. Click to go to Pratt Museum's own Web site.