Tongass National Forest

Welcome to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center

Winter Hours of Operation: Visitor Center Closed.

Summer Hours of Operation: Opening May 3rd
8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Sunday through Saturday
Open on Federal Holidays

Special Event: Earth Day Celebration Saturday April 21st 10am to 4pm

• Mendenhall Snow Disposal Proposed Concept
• Visitor Information
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Programs
• Trails
• Juneau Icefield
• Ice & Wildlife Safety
• Glacier Terms
• Word Games
• Photo Gallery
• Glacier Cam
• Beaver Cam
• Forest Facts
• Job Opportunities
• Related Links
• Contact the Visitor Center Director
• Crystal Lake Day Camp
• Observations-Newsletters from the Glacier
  

The Alaska Geographic bookstore will be closed for the winter. The store will be closed on Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26 as well. The last day to purchase items will be Sunday, September 27.

The winter Friday night Fireside Chat programs will resume in January with presentations on various topics.

Click on the photo below to watch the Tongass Beaver Cam.

2012

Fireside Lectures

Eric the Erratic

Movie (requires Flash Player)

Text and pictures

NEW Glacier on the move

From May through September, you'll pay a $3 admission fee to go into the visitor center to view the exhibits and see audio visual presentations. Funds collected here stay here to help pay for additional staffing, extended hours, and utilities. Activities outside the center building itself are free of charge, and visitors may use the restrooms and visit the bookstore without paying the fee.

Mailing Address:

Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center

Juneau Ranger District

8510 Mendenhall Loop Road

Juneau, AK 99801

(907)789-0097 (Phone)

(907)789-6643 (Fax)

Alaska Geographic Bookstore Outlet

(907)789-6641