Introduction to the State Museum: The State Museum (Alaska State Museum) was founded in 1900. When you walk into the museum, you will be greeted by a huge totem painting of Alaska Natives. It is colorful, strange, weird and full of charm. The museum has two floors. The lower floor is an exhibition of Aboriginal history and culture. It displays many totem poles, masks, wood carving jewelry, and clothes with eagle feathers. In addition, there are canoes, hunting knives, tools and daily life. The dazzling array of supplies, etc. is eye-opening.