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Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center

Passport stampWheelchair accessibleRestroomsIn Gates of the Arctic National Park
View showing the entrance to a large two-story, wood, glass, and steel building.
Entrance to the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center in the summer. The Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center is located inside the building. · Angie Cerny/Explore Fairbanks
Phone
907-459-3730
Town
Fairbanks, AK
Services listed
34
Coordinates
64.8461, -147.7127
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64.8461, -147.7127 · Park boundary: National Park Service

About · Real sources only

Explore world-class exhibits, watch a free informative movie, and receive assistance on your trip planning needs while at the Alaska Public Lands Information Center, located inside of the Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Hours & season
Every day
8:00AM - 5:00PM

The Alaska Public Lands Information Center is open year-round.

  • Juneteenth National Independence Day · Jun 19, 2027 – Jun 19, 2027 · Fri 8:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Independence Day · Jul 4, 2027 – Jul 4, 2027 · Mon–Fri Closed, Sat 8:00PM - 5:00PM, Sun Closed
  • Winter Hours · Sep 7, 2026 – May 31, 2027 · Mon–Sat 8:00AM - 5:00PM, Sun Closed
  • Columbus Day · Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026 · Closed
  • Veteran's Day · Nov 11, 2026 – Nov 11, 2026 · Closed
  • Thanksgiving Day · Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026 · Closed
  • Christmas Day · Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026 · Closed
  • New Year's Day · Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 1, 2027 · Closed
  • MLK · Jan 18, 2027 – Jan 18, 2027 · Closed
  • Washington's Birthday · Feb 15, 2027 – Feb 15, 2027 · Closed

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

What's here · 34 listed by the NPS
Assistive Listening SystemsAudio DescriptionAutomated EntranceBaby Changing StationBear Cannister Purchase/RentalBenches/SeatingBicycle - RackBrailleBus/Shuttle StopCaptioned MediaCellular SignalElevatorEntrance Passes For SaleFire ExtinguisherFirst Aid Kit AvailableFood/Drink - Vending Machine/Self ServiceGifts/Souvenirs/BooksHistorical/Interpretive Information/ExhibitsInformationInformation - Maps AvailableInformation - Ranger/Staff Member PresentInternet/WiFi AvailableLarge PrintParking - AutoParking - Bus/RVPicnic TablePublic TransitRestroomRestroom - AccessibleScenic View/Photo SpotTheater/AuditoriumWater - Drinking/PotableWheelchair AccessibleWheelchairs Available

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

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Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve -- Fairbanks, AK

Getting there

Located in downtown Fairbanks, on the corner of Wendell and Dunkel Streets

Photos · Real imagery only
a national park ranger talks to park visitors at an information counter
NPS Photo
View of the interior of the Morris Thompson Center, showing the Fairbanks APLIC and plane
NPS Photo / Josh Spice
A national park ranger stands outside the open door of a historic log cabin
NPS Photo / Eric Tidwell
View of the interior entry to the Morris Thompson Center, showing painting of Morris Thompson
NPS Photo
Contact
Address101 Dunkel Street · Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone907-459-3730
Emailfair_information@nps.gov
Official pageOn nps.gov →
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