Downtown Anchorage is full of color—you just have to know where to look.
Murals tucked along streets, alleys, parking lots, and building walls tell stories inspired by Alaska’s landscapes, cultures, wildlife, and community. Some stretch across an entire city block, while others are hidden in places you might normally walk right past.
Use the interactive map below to create your own self-guided mural walk through downtown. Choose a few stops or spend an afternoon exploring them all. Along the way, you’ll find plenty of places to grab coffee, enjoy lunch, browse local shops, and experience more of downtown.
Visit Anchorage. “How to Take a Self-Guided Public Art Tour of Anchorage.” Anchorage.net, updated 11 Aug. 2026, https://www.anchorage.net/blog/post/how-to-take-a-self-guided-public-art-tour-of-anchorage/. Accessed 2 Sept. 2026.
A few highlights to look for
Wyland Whaling Wall
Overlooking Town Square Park, this enormous mural by Robert Wyland spans approximately 400 feet and features bowhead whales, belugas, and other Alaska marine life.
Alaska Native Cultural Mural by Crystal Worl
Located behind City Hall along Seventh Avenue, this colorful 120-foot mural celebrates the Alaska Native cultures and communities represented in Anchorage.
Sleeping Lady
Anchorage artist Justin Parsons’ interpretation of Mount Susitna brightens a downtown parking area near Third Avenue. After viewing the mural, walk over to Resolution Park to see the real Sleeping Lady across Cook Inlet.
Tisha’s Garden and Monique’s Mountains
Created by Rhonda Scott, these colorful works bring Alaska wildflowers and mountain scenery to the former Nordstrom building near Sixth Avenue and D Street.
Hope Mural
This community-created mural, designed by Alaska artist Steve Gordon, fills the west-facing wall of the Hafling Building at Seventh Avenue and E Street.
White Raven Dreams of a Salmon Return
Crystal Worl’s mural on the McKinley Tower Apartments draws from Tlingit storytelling and explores the lasting relationships among people, salmon, and the land.
These are only a few of the works waiting to be discovered. The collection continues to change as artists add new color, stories, and perspectives to Anchorage’s downtown landscape. Information about the featured works was confirmed through Visit Anchorage’s public art guide.
Make an afternoon of it
There’s no required starting point and no need to follow the map in a particular order. Wear comfortable shoes, bring your camera, and leave time to explore the restaurants, cafés, shops, and public spaces you encounter along the way.
Visit Anchorage. “How to Take a Self-Guided Public Art Tour of Anchorage.” Anchorage.net, updated 11 Aug. 2026, https://www.anchorage.net/blog/post/how-to-take-a-self-guided-public-art-tour-of-anchorage/. Accessed 2 Sept. 2026.
Image Photography – Cook Statue By Wayde Carroll