Sitka National Historical Park is located in downtown Sitka, Alaska. Sitka is situated on Baranof Island, on the outer coast of Alaska's Inside Passage. No roads connect the city to the mainland; Sitka can be reached only by air or sea. Visitors can travel to Sitka by scheduled and charter air services, ferry, and cruise ships.
Park grounds are open for day use year round. Pedestrian through-traffic is allowed between Sawmill Creek Road and the visitor center parking lot (over the Indian River footbridge) at any time provided pedestrians do not loiter.
Standard Hours
Every Day:6:00 AM–10:00 PM
Park grounds are open for day-use year-round. Pedestrian through-traffic is allowed between Sawmill Creek Road and the visitor center parking lot (over the Indian River footbridge) at any time provided pedestrians do not loiter.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Winter Day Use Hours
October 1–April 24
Every Day:7:00 AM–8:00 PM
Park grounds are open for day use year round. Pedestrian through-traffic is allowed between Sawmill Creek Road and the visitor center parking lot (over the Indian River footbridge) at any time provided pedestrians do not loiter.
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
7:00 AM–8:00 PM
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
7:00 AM–8:00 PM
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
7:00 AM–8:00 PM
Columbus Day
October 13, 2025
7:00 AM–8:00 PM
Veterans Day
November 11, 2025
7:00 AM–8:00 PM
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
7:00 AM–8:00 PM
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
7:00 AM–8:00 PM
Holiday
Date
Hours
Sitka experiences a temperate maritime climate, characterized by heavy precipitation and a small temperature range between seasons. Summer temperatures range from high 50s to high 60s F with frequent rain. Winter is rainy and snowy with temperatures from the high teens to the 40s F. Well prepared visitors will have rain gear and layered clothing at any time of year.
Entrance Fee-free
This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required.
Explore exhibits about traditional Tlingít life and see drums, robes, and other ceremonial objects. A 12-minute film, "The Voices of Sitka," weaves together the stories of Sitkans, past and present. The nearby Totem Trail displays Northwest Coast totem poles and leads to the site of the Battle of 1804.
Closed today
Current Hours (Winter Hours)
October 22–April 21
Sunday-Wednesday:Closed
Thursday-Saturday:10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Park trails are open for day use. Restrooms at the visitor center are open daily.
Standard Hours
Every Day:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Park trails are open for day-use only. The park Visitor Center is open 9am-5pm April 25- Sept 30. Guided walks and programs will be offered upon staff availability.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Winter Hours
October 22–April 21
Sunday-Wednesday:Closed
Thursday-Saturday:10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Park trails are open for day use. Restrooms at the visitor center are open daily.
One of only four Russian period buildings left in North America. Explore exhibits about Russian America and the role of the Russian Orthodox Church. Free tours are offered May to September. Hours of operation vary depending on staff availability.
Closed today
Current Hours (Winter Hours)
October 1–April 22
Every Day:Closed
Closed in the winter. Tours may be available by appointment if staffing allows. Call 907-747-0110 for more information.
Standard Hours
Every Day:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Free tours are given in the summer months, from May to September. Days and hours of operation may vary depending on staff availability, especially in the early part of the season (May) and the end of the season (September). We appreciate your flexibility.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Winter Hours
October 1–April 22
Every Day:Closed
Closed in the winter. Tours may be available by appointment if staffing allows. Call 907-747-0110 for more information.
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Closed
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
Closed
Columbus Day
October 13, 2025
Closed
Veterans Day
November 11, 2025
Closed
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Public WiFi is available.
Public wifi is available at the visitor center. Cell service is generally available in the town of Sitka. Check with your provider for your coverage.
