Museums in Fairbanks at a glance
- Our pick: Fairbanks: Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs with Ice Museum, US$ 275 per person (10h, 4.61★ · 1,354).
- Top rated: Chena Hot Springs Resort: Hot springs, ice museum, northern lights, US$ 231 per person (10h, 4.94★ · 87).
- Best value: Fairbanks City Highlights: Golden Heart Tour with Museum Entry, US$ 150 per person (5h 30m, 4.70★ · 46).
Price per person across the 12 options priced per person: US$ 135–US$ 290 (median US$ 160). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 12.
Of the 12 options: 12 with live guides in English, 6 with free cancellation, 9 with instant confirmation, 12 with hotel pickup, 9 kid-friendly and 9 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Museums in Fairbanks
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
12 options
Fairbanks: Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs with Ice Museum Evening tour from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs Resort. Includes Aurora Ice Museum, outdoor hot springs, dinner & hotel pickup with local guide. Every day · 16:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.61 (1,354 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN from US$ 275 per person
Chena Hot Springs Resort: Hot springs, ice museum, northern lights Spend an evening at Chena Hot Springs Resort exploring the Ice Museum's ice sculptures, soaking in natural hot springs. Every day · 16:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.94 (87 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 231 per person
Fairbanks City Tour: Pipeline, Museum & Santa Claus House Full-day Fairbanks tour visiting Trans-Alaska Pipeline Viewpoint, Museum of the North, Morris Thompson Cultural Center, and Santa Claus House. Includes hotel pickup, guide, and water. Next departure: 15 May 2027 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 4.81 (191 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 155 per person
Fairbanks Highlights Tour: Pioneer Park & Museums Join a local guide for a five-hour Fairbanks city tour visiting Pioneer Park, the University of Alaska Museum of the North. Next departure: 28 May 2027 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.87 (77 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 160 per person
Fairbanks city tour: Santa Claus House & Museum of the North Fairbanks city tour visiting Santa Claus House, Morris Thompson Cultural Center and Museum of the North with hotel pickup and driver/guide, see. Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun · 12:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 4.79 (71 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 155 per person
Fairbanks: Chena Hot Springs & Ice Museum Day Tour Sixty miles from Fairbanks to natural hot springs at 106°F, ice sculptures, and wildlife spotting. Includes transport, museum entry, and hot springs access. Next departure: 3 May 2027 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.79 (280 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN from US$ 250 per person
Chena Hot Springs Day Tour: Ice Museum & Geothermal Soak Guided day tour from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs with Aurora Ice Museum entry, geothermal tour, and a soak in naturally heated mineral waters. Next departure: 15 May 2027 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 4.49 (135 reviews) Duration: 6h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 200 per person
Fairbanks City Highlights: Golden Heart Tour with Museum Entry See the University of Alaska Museum, Morris Thompson Cultural Center, and Trans-Alaska Pipeline Viewpoint on this half-day Fairbanks tour. Every day · 08:00, 10:00 and 14:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.70 (46 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 150 per person
Midnight Sun Soak at Chena Hot Springs from Fairbanks Drive 60 miles through Alaskan wilderness to soak in geothermal hot springs under the midnight sun. Next departure: 14 Apr 2027 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.86 (64 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 198 per person
Fairbanks city tour: Morris Thompson, Museum & Pipeline Guided Fairbanks city tour with hotel pickup visiting Morris Thompson Cultural Center, Museum of the North, Trans-Alaska Pipeline Viewpoint and Santa Claus House. Mon–Fri · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 10 ★ 4.97 (29 reviews) Duration: 4h–5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 135 per person
Chena Hot Springs Aurora Tour: Ice Museum & Northern Lights Pick up in late afternoon from Fairbanks and drive through Tanana State Forest to Chena Hot Springs Resort, where you visit the Ice Museum. Every day · 17:00 · Pickup available · From age 6 ★ 4.60 (10 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 290 per person
Fairbanks winter city tour: Santa Claus House, museum & pipeline Fairbanks winter city highlights tour with pickup, visiting North Pole's Santa Claus House, the University of Alaska Museum of the North. Every day · 10:00 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 160 per person
All 12 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks: Northern Lights & Chena Hot Springs with Ice MuseumOur pickGroup of up to 14 · Pickup offered | US$ 275 per person | 10h | 4.61★ · 1,354 | Every day · 16:00 | English |
| Chena Hot Springs Resort: Hot springs, ice museum, northern lightsTop ratedGroup of up to 14 · Pickup offered | US$ 231 per person | 10h | 4.94★ · 87 | Every day · 16:30 | English |
| Fairbanks City Highlights: Golden Heart Tour with Museum EntryBest valueGroup of up to 9 · Pickup offered | US$ 150 per person | 5h 30m | 4.70★ · 46 | Every day · 08:00, 10:00 and 14:30 | English |
| Fairbanks City Tour: Pipeline, Museum & Santa Claus HouseGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | US$ 155 per person | 5h 30m | 4.81★ · 191 | Next departure: 15 May 2027 | English |
| Fairbanks Highlights Tour: Pioneer Park & MuseumsGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | US$ 160 per person | 5h | 4.87★ · 77 | Next departure: 28 May 2027 | English |
| Fairbanks city tour: Santa Claus House & Museum of the NorthGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | US$ 155 per person | 5h 30m | 4.79★ · 71 | Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun · 12:30 | English |
| Fairbanks: Chena Hot Springs & Ice Museum Day TourGroup of up to 14 · Pickup offered | US$ 250 per person | 8h | 4.79★ · 280 | Next departure: 3 May 2027 | English |
| Chena Hot Springs Day Tour: Ice Museum & Geothermal SoakGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | US$ 200 per person | 6h 30m | 4.49★ · 135 | Next departure: 15 May 2027 | English |
| Midnight Sun Soak at Chena Hot Springs from FairbanksGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | US$ 198 per person | 6h | 4.86★ · 64 | Next departure: 14 Apr 2027 | English |
| Fairbanks city tour: Morris Thompson, Museum & PipelineGroup of up to 8 · Pickup offered | US$ 135 per person | 4h–5h | 4.97★ · 29 | Mon–Fri · 09:00 | English |
| Chena Hot Springs Aurora Tour: Ice Museum & Northern LightsGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | US$ 290 per person | 7h–8h | 4.60★ · 10 | Every day · 17:00 | English |
| Fairbanks winter city tour: Santa Claus House, museum & pipelineGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | US$ 160 per person | 5h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Every day · 10:00 | English |