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Dorothy Page Museum & Historic Town Site

Page MuseumCome Discover Historic Wasilla!

See exciting traveling exhibits; learn local history; visit historic homes and buildings. 

NEW MUSEUM HOURS:
The Museum is currently open Tuesday - Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.
FRIDAY IS ALWAYS FREE!

Farmer's Market Now Open!

Join us for the annual Wasilla Farmers' Market every
Wednesday between 11 am and 7 pm.

Enjoy Alaska Made items, pottery, fresh baked goods, jams, jellies, wooden masterpieces, plants and flowers, fresh picked vegetables and more!

Located behind the Museum and the Library in downtown Wasilla.

Market runs every Wednesday,
through September 11, 2013.

If you are interested in becoming a vendor, contact the Wasilla Knik Historical Society at 907-376-2005

Upcoming Exhibits and Events:

Alaska Positive Photography Exhibit Coming Soon: May 31th -August 30th, 2013

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM 

The Dorothy G. Page Museum is hosting Wednesday Night at the Museum.  Join us between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm each Wedesday as we learn more about our community, our history and what activities Alaskans like to do!

Every Wednesday event is free Museum admission and open to the public.

June 5, 2013
What can you learn from tracks and other signs left by Alaskan animals? Eagle River Nature Center naturalist Ute Olsson will present an informational program for all ages, including a hands-on demonstration of how to make a plaster of Paris casts of an animal track.

June 12, 2013
Sylvia's Quilt Depot provides instruction on how to make a pillow case using French Seams.  Kit cost is 13.95 for matierlas.  Please bring a sewing machine as limited machines are available.  Pre-Registration is required, limited seating.

June 19, 2013
Join us as local photographer, Carrie Lambing, shows us tips and tricks for using your digital camera.  Please bring your camera, manuals and questions. 

June 26, 2013
Sylvia's Quilt Depot provides instruction on how to make a hot pad using insul-brite. Kit cost is 5.00 for matierlas. Please bring a sewing machine as limited machines are available. Pre-Registration is required, limited seating.

July 3rd, 2013
Mat-Su Birders and Alaska WildBird Rehabilitation Center present Live Birds at the Museum!

July 10th, 2013
Mat-Su Search and Rescue Demonstration with Dogs

July 17th, 2013
Julie Casio of UAA Extension Office will be demonstrating how to preserve food including: canning, drying, and freezing.

July 24th, 2013
Ehman Outdoors will be giving a presentation on how to Process Wild Game and Fish efficiently

July 31st, 2013
Author Hillary Saffran will be talking about her book, Laughing Your Way Through Hell... and signing her book.

Admission to Museum is FREE and open to the public during event.

For more information, contact the Museum at 373-9071 or email us

 

MUSEUM INFO:

Hours: 

Open Year-Round

Tuesdays - Fridays
9 am - 5 pm

Admission:
Adults (13-59): $3.00
Seniors (60+): $2.50
Military (with ID): $2.00
Children (12 and under): FREE
Fridays are always free for Mat-Su Borough residents.

Mission
The mission of the Dorothy G. Page Museum is to identify, collect, preserve, research, interpret and exhibit the cultural and historical heritage of Wasilla, Knik and Willow Creek areas.

Contact us:
City of Wasilla
Dorothy G. Page Museum
323 N. Main st.
Wasilla, AK  99654
Phone 907.373.9071
Fax:
907.373.9072
Email:  museum@ci.wasilla.ak.us


Events
6/19/2013 | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
6/19/2013 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
6/21/2013 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
6/26/2013 | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
6/26/2013 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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