Alaskan Cruise - Ketchikan

Suspended sculptures on our way into the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center on Main Street.

A whale skull. I have beeen unable to identify the species.

Lots of information about fish in the area.

Lots of information about recreational activities in the area.

Lots of information about wild life in the area.

A splendid mountain goat up in the rafters.

Now a bald eagle up in the rafters.

Skeleton of an Orca or Killer Whale. A large male Orca can run about 8m (26 feet) long, and weigh 5,500 kg (12,000 pounds).

There are a number of dioramas in the center; this on is a Caribou.

Another dorama featuring, I think, a Pine Marten; but I could be wrong!

A native American boat.

Various utensils used for preparing food.

Various utensils used for preparing food.

Utensils used for preparing fish. Click image for more information.

Native American ceremonial masks.

Another Native American ceremonial mask.

Fine examples of native American basket work.

Suspended sculptures on our way into the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center on Main Street.

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Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, Ketchikan, Alaska