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After some unforeseen setbacks, we are about to commence the renovation of the Mill Building. But, we still need YOU! We are about $13,000 away from our Go Fund Me capital campaign. If you would like to contribute to the…
The countdown to summer camp registration has begun! On Monday, February 4th we will open camp registration online on our website and in-person at the Science Center. Stay tuned for more information about this years camps and the reveal of…
The Sitka Sound Science Center is dedicated to increasing understanding and awareness of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems of Alaska through education and research. We could not accomplish this without the facility support of the Sitka Sawmill Building. The Mill Building is fundamental…
This winter, we will be trying out some new programs in the aquarium, including a once-a-month Octopus Encounter. Stay tuned for more details and dates of events.
Through funding from the National Endowment of the Arts, Tlingit Master Carver Tommy Joseph is carving a 360 degree ecosystem sculpture, depicting life on the Sitka Sound. This sculpture will be installed at the Science Center, across from the sea…
The Ahlgren Aquarium is under new winter hours. Open times are Wednesdays from 10:00am to 12:00pm, and Saturdays from 10:00am to 3:00pm. On Tuesdays we have started offering “Lunch at the Aquarium” at 11:45am, where attendees can watch a tank…
The Sitka Sound Science Center has been awarded the 2018 Human Diversity Award by the Organization of Biological Field Stations (OBFS). This award recognizes unique activities, programs, or approaches (funded or unfunded) that increase the involvement, engagement, and sustainability of underrepresented groups…
SSSC would like to welcome Alana Peterson to our Board. Alana was born and raised in Sitka Alaska, and is Tlingit, a Raven of the Luknahadi (Coho) clan. Professionally Alana has earned a Bachelor’s of Science and Masters Degree, both in…
United States Senator Lisa Murkowski paid a visit to the Science Center during her time in Sitka in August. During her visit, she heard from our education team about the Scientist in the Schools program, spoke with Dr. Kristy Kroeker…
For Sitka WhaleFest, we are raffling off two roundtrip tickets anywhere Alaska Airlines flies. Tickets are $10, and can be purchased at the Science Center or the Pioneer Bar. Drawing will be November 4, and while you don’t need to…
