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Sitka Sound Science Center

Sitka Sound Science Center is a zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservation in Sitka, Alaska. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Sitka Sound Science Center?

The Sitka Sound Science Center is a non-profit dedicated to research and education in Alaska in Sitka, Alaska. It is based in the Sage Building, which is located on Lincoln Street across from the old Sheldon Jackson Campus. It is a biological field station and includes the Sheldon Jackson salmon hatchery, the Molly Ahlgren Aquarium, a research lab, classrooms and offices. Sheldon Jackson Salmon Hatchery was the first permitted hatchery in the State of Alaska and built by the students of the college in 1972. SSSC maintains and operates the working hatchery as an aquaculture and educational tool. It is permitted for 3 million pink, 3 million chum and 250,000 coho salmon.

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The record

Museum details

Name
Sitka Sound Science Center
Type
Zoo, Aquarium & Wildlife Conservation
City
Sitka
State
Alaska
Website
http://www.sitkasoundsciencecenter.org
IMLS Museum ID
8400200050
Coordinates
57.04983, -135.32401
What kind of museum is Sitka Sound Science Center?

Sitka Sound Science Center is classified as a zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservation in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservations →

Where is Sitka Sound Science Center located?

Sitka Sound Science Center is located in Sitka, Alaska at approximately 57.04983, -135.32401. See the map above.

Does Sitka Sound Science Center have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.sitkasoundsciencecenter.org. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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