CULTURAL CENTER & CARVING SHED
EXPERIENCE LIVING TLINGIT CULTURE
WRANGELL COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
Wrangell Cooperative Association's Cultural Center & Carving Shed offers visitors a rare opportunity to experience living Tlingit culture firsthand. Located along Front Street, this active workshop is where master carvers, artists, and apprentices preserve traditions that have been passed down for countless generations.
Watch the Work Happen
Step inside to watch skilled carvers shape towering totem poles and traditional wood carvings using techniques rooted in generations of cultural knowledge.
Each piece tells a story, reflecting the history, values, and enduring connection of the Shtax'héen Kwáan Tlingit to the land and waters surrounding Wrangell.
A Gathering Space, Not a Display Case
More than a place to observe, the Cultural Center is a gathering space where culture continues to thrive. Throughout the year, visitors may encounter carving demonstrations, cultural presentations, community events, and opportunities to learn about the traditions that remain an essential part of life in Wrangell today.
Whether you're admiring a work in progress or visiting with the artists themselves, you'll leave with a deeper appreciation for the craftsmanship, storytelling, and traditions that continue to shape Wrangell today.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
WHERE
Front Street, downtown Wrangell
HOURS
Call for most current information
ADMISSION
Call for most current information
CONTACT
Wrangell Cooperative Association
P: (907) 874-4304
Visiting Respectfully
Enjoy cultural objects without touching, climbing or leaning on them.
Ask before photographing artists, people, works in progress or cultural activities.
Follow posted signs, hours and guidance.
Some stories, designs and cultural knowledge belong to specific clans and families and aren't necessarily intended for public interpretation.
Support Native artists and guided cultural experiences when you can.
Learn More
The Cultural Center & Carving Shed is operated by the Wrangell Cooperative Association, Wrangell's tribal government. For deeper reading on Tlingit culture, art, and history, start with the sources below.