Clausen Museum in Petersburg, Petersburg, United States | Museum

Welcome to the Clausen Museum, Petersburg. Alaska. Established in 1968, the Clausen Museum is dedicated to preserving the history and telling the story of those who have lived and worked in Petersburg and the surrounding area.

The Tlingit Indians have fished in the Petersburg area for thousands of years. Russia's sale of Alaska to the United States in 1867 opened the area to people from all parts of the world.   Hundreds of fishermen and laborers flocked to Petersburg from all over the world to make their fortune in silver... the color of salmon. Fishing was the mainstay of the economy but soon merchants, businessmen and families followed the fishermen to the area. Petersburg is home to one of the largest fishing fleets in Alsaka.

Come and spend an exciting day at the Clausen Museum.