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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

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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
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
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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

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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 →

Location, hours, and facility details confirmed against the National Park Service registry.

National Park Service registry

Checked 2026-08-04

Common questions

Where is Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center?

Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center in Gates of the Arctic National Park is at 101 Dunkel Street, Fairbanks, AK.

What services does Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center offer?

Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center in Gates of the Arctic National Park lists assistive listening systems, audio description, automated entrance, baby changing station, bear cannister purchase/rental, benches/seating, bicycle - rack, braille, bus/shuttle stop, captioned media, cellular signal, elevator, entrance passes for sale, fire extinguisher, first aid kit available, food/drink - vending machine/self service, gifts/souvenirs/books, historical/interpretive information/exhibits, information, information - maps available, information - ranger/staff member present, internet/wifi available, large print, parking - auto, parking - bus/rv, picnic table, public transit, restroom, restroom - accessible, scenic view/photo spot, theater/auditorium, water - drinking/potable, wheelchair accessible, wheelchairs available.

Is there a passport stamp at Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center?

Yes. Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center in Gates of the Arctic National Park is a National Park Passport stamp location. Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve -- Fairbanks, AK

What is the phone number for Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center?

Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center in Gates of the Arctic National Park can be reached on 9074593730.

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