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American Bald Eagle Foundation Natural History Museum and Raptor Center located in Haines, Alaska. The American Bald Eagle Foundation is natural history museum and raptor center..

It is located in beautiful Haines, Alaska, home of the largest concentration of bald eagles in the world. We have an interpretive wildlife display and raptor center with educational programming daily in the summer. Founded by Dave Olerud the American Bald Eagle Foundation is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) educational foundation dedicated to the protection and preservation of bald eagle habitat through sponsoring and facilitating educational and research activities.

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Can one conservation effort help reveal a broader path for endangered wildlife? Join scientist and conservationist, Tim ...
10/19/2026

Can one conservation effort help reveal a broader path for endangered wildlife? Join scientist and conservationist, Tim Shields for "Saving Endangered Species: A Case Study" at the Foundation on Saturday, November 7 at 1pm. Included with admission.

Taxidermy? Join a taxidermy class taught by our very own Museum Curator, Mallory Benda. You can bid on a private class o...
10/19/2026

Taxidermy? Join a taxidermy class taught by our very own Museum Curator, Mallory Benda. You can bid on a private class of four people for an introductory taxidermy course AND create your own taxidermy masterpiece! Bid here and bid often! www.baldeagles.org/events/

Penguins in Antarctica. Wildlife research across Alaska. Pet lizards. And now a microphone in Haines! Get your tickets t...
10/18/2026

Penguins in Antarctica. Wildlife research across Alaska. Pet lizards. And now a microphone in Haines! Get your tickets today for our Gala Dinner with comedian, humorist, animal expert, and owner of Comedy Sportz Anchorage - Rich Capitan. Presented by Aspen Suites Hotel. Don't miss this one time experience, tickets here: www.baldeagles.org/events/

Get acquainted with Tundra, the Siberian Eagle Owl during a personal ambassador bird encounter and photo opportunity at ...
10/17/2026

Get acquainted with Tundra, the Siberian Eagle Owl during a personal ambassador bird encounter and photo opportunity at the American Bald Eagle Foundation. Prefer a smaller raptor? Choose Taku, the American Kestrel. Schedule your private encounter here www.baldeagles.org/events/

A toast to Haines Brewing Company, Inc. for supporting the Alaska Bald Eagle Festival and our Gala Dinner! We appreciate...
10/17/2026

A toast to Haines Brewing Company, Inc. for supporting the Alaska Bald Eagle Festival and our Gala Dinner! We appreciate the businesses helping make the festival, dinner, and activities possible.

Have you ever wondered what happens before visitors meet our birds? Bid on Avian Keeper for the Day and spend a day with...
10/16/2026

Have you ever wondered what happens before visitors meet our birds? Bid on Avian Keeper for the Day and spend a day with Avian Curator, Mario Benassi, learning about raptor care, diets, training, cleaning, and falconry. Go to our silent auction and bid often! www.baldeagles.org/events/

Our online silent auction lets you support eagle conservation from wherever you are. Bid today on experiences like: Avia...
10/15/2026

Our online silent auction lets you support eagle conservation from wherever you are. Bid today on experiences like: Avian Keeper for a Day with ABEF Avian Curator or Taxidermy Class with ABEF Museum Curator. Or just for fun bid on the Founder's Cup (which allows you to enjoy free beverages at the Eagle Eggstravaganza Dinner) or be the most stylish person in Haines by winning a year's honor of wearing the coveted Fancy Festival Fur Coat (yes, we're against wearing fur too - this is a "gag" type offering).

Our Foundation Director Aaron Cleveland had a great morning networking with the ED at the American Eagle Foundation in t...
10/15/2026

Our Foundation Director Aaron Cleveland had a great morning networking with the ED at the American Eagle Foundation in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of Tennessee! Lots planned for collaboration in 2027!!!!

What does it take for a lynx to thrive in Alaska? Hear Elizabeth Hofer present "Alaskan Lynx Biology" at the American Ba...
10/14/2026

What does it take for a lynx to thrive in Alaska? Hear Elizabeth Hofer present "Alaskan Lynx Biology" at the American Bald Eagle Foundation on Saturday, November 7 at 11am. www.baldeagles.org

Bella or Arden? No enclosure barriers in your perfect Bald Eagle Photo. The Bald Eagle Festival photo opportunity offers...
10/13/2026

Bella or Arden? No enclosure barriers in your perfect Bald Eagle Photo. The Bald Eagle Festival photo opportunity offers a memorable image of one of ABEF's Eagle Ambassadors. For the bird's and the guest's safety, this is not a hands-on encounter, just a photo op. Reserve yours today www.baldeagles.org

Address

113 Haines Highway
Haines, AK
99827

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

(907) 766-3094

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