Behind the Screams: How Nightmare at the Museum Brings Alaska History to Life

Looking for a memorable way to spend an October evening with family and friends? Join us at the Museum of Alaska for Nightmare at the Museum, our delightfully spooky community gathering held every Friday and Saturday in October from 6–9 p.m. Come explore a different side of our historic transportation exhibits while enjoying family-friendly thrills, warm treats, and plenty of seasonal fun.

A Spooky Night Among Alaska History

Nightmare at the Museum brings a playful Halloween twist to your Museum of Alaska. As the evening settles in, our museum grounds become a place for chills, laughs, and shared adventures surrounded by the vehicles, machinery, and stories that help us explore how Alaska was built.

It is a creative way to experience Museum of Alaska events: gathering with neighbors, making memories, and enjoying a little spooky fun in a setting rooted in Alaska’s 1954 train, 1937 Section house & our museum grounds.

Choose Your Favorite Fright

There is something waiting around every corner for guests who enjoy a good scare—or simply want to cheer on the brave members of their group. During Nightmare at the Museum, visitors can experience:

• The haunted train
• The haunted house
• The haunted hayride
• The zombie shoot

Whether your family is ready to board the haunted train, take a ride through the spooky hayride route, or warm up after a visit to the haunted house, the night offers plenty to talk about on the way home.

Warm Treats and Time Together

Every great October outing needs a cozy break. We will have hot cocoa, cookies, and a fire pit to help guests warm up and enjoy time together between activities. These simple moments are part of what makes Nightmare at the Museum special: friends catching up, families sharing laughs, and visitors gathering around the fire on a crisp evening.

If you have been looking for Wasilla family activities or wondering what to do in Wasilla with kids, this is a fun opportunity to make an evening of it at our Mat-Su Valley museum.

Why This Event Matters to Our Museum

Nightmare at the Museum is more than an evening of seasonal entertainment. It is also a chance for our community to support the preservation and education mission of the Museum of Alaska. Our exhibits help connect visitors with Alaska history, transportation artifacts, industrial heritage, and the many stories behind the tools and machines that shaped life here.

By joining us for events like this one, you help celebrate a place where history can feel active, welcoming, and worth passing along. We are grateful to everyone who attends, shares the event with others, and helps keep our museum community strong.

Powered by Our Volunteers

Our volunteers play an important role in bringing the Museum of Alaska to life, and Nightmare at the Museum is no exception. Their time, creativity, and enthusiasm help create an experience that families can enjoy together while supporting our work year-round.

If you have ever wanted to volunteer at an Alaska museum, this is a wonderful way to get involved with a community-centered Wasilla museum. Whether you are drawn to local history, enjoy helping at events, or simply want to support Alaska museums, we would love to welcome you into our volunteer community.

Make Nightmare at the Museum Part of Your October Plans

Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us every Friday and Saturday in October from 6–9 p.m. for haunted attractions, hot cocoa, cookies, and fireside fun. Nightmare at the Museum is one of those things to do in Wasilla that gives everyone a story to share afterward.

For current event information and ticket details, please visit the Museum of Alaska website. We also invite you to share this event with someone who is looking for a lively, family-friendly October adventure in Wasilla.

FAQ

When is Nightmare at the Museum?

Nightmare at the Museum takes place every Friday and Saturday in October from 6–9 p.m.

What activities are included at Nightmare at the Museum?

Guests can enjoy the haunted train, haunted house, haunted hayride, zombie shoot, & free hot cocoa, cookies, and a fire pit.

Is Nightmare at the Museum a family-friendly event?

Yes. We create the event as an exciting, family-friendly way for our community to gather and enjoy seasonal fun at the Museum of Alaska.

Where can we find ticket and event information?

Please visit the Museum of Alaska website for current event and ticket details.

How can I support or volunteer with the Museum of Alaska?

Attending and sharing Museum of Alaska events helps support our preservation and education mission. We also welcome people who are interested in volunteering and becoming part of our museum community.  All money raised goes to restoring the train and supporting the Christmas Friendship dinner!