Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry (MATI) opened Thursday, May 1, 2008. Summer hours will again be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week.

Breeden Barn Project

With the successful move of the Breeden Barn to MATI's property last fall, we're now in the next phase--restoration.

MATI received a grant from the Rasmuson Foundation to cover the cost of materials needed in this phase. Many, many volunteers are now working on the multiple tasks necessary to ready this new addition to MATI for the public access.

You can help with this restoration effort in two ways. If you'd like to help work on the restoration, just call MATI (376-1211). All volunteers are welcome. You can also make a direct donation to the Breeden Barn Project and/or purchase raffle tickets in this year's raffle.

Please make checks payable to MATI and designate your direct contribution to the Breeden Barn Project. Mail to:
    
     MATI
     PO Box 870646
     Wasilla, AK 99687

Raffle tickets are on sale in the gift shop and will be available in various events throughout the summer.

2008 Raffle

This year MATI will again have multiple raffle prizes. Currently, we have three pedal bikes and another beautiful quilt made by the North Star Quilters.

Raffle drawing is scheduled for the last day of the Alaska State Fair. The first ticket drawn gets first pick of the available prizes; we'll continue drawing tickets until all the prizes are awarded. You do not need to be present to win. Tickets: $2.00 available at the MATI gift shop.

"Name the Cow" Contest

A "Name the Cow" contest will be going on all summer. This will be fun for young and old alike. Entry forms for the "Name the Cow" contest are available in the museum's gift shop.

The cow to be named is an exact replica of a Holstein cow and can be seen at MATI and will also make several public appearances throughout the summer. Once the cow is officially named, and the barn structure is ready, the cow will have a permanent residence in the milking parlor for the restored barn.