Tours and Tickets to Experience Aurora Ice Museum

There are plenty of ways to experience the Aurora Ice Museum. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Northern Lights and Chena Hot Springs Tour from Fairbanks

• Chena Hot Springs Tour

• Midnight Sun Magic Chena Hot Springs Soak and Ice Museum Tour

• Denali to Fairbanks Shuttle Service

• Chena Hot Spring Day Trip

Admission to the Aurora Ice Museum costs US$20 for visitors aged 12 and above and US$15 for children aged 6–11. The cost of entry includes a guided 45-minute tour, and after that, you’re free to explore on your own. Many visitors pair it with time spent soaking in the Chena Hot Springs or a Fairbanks guided tour.

Believe it or not, the Aurora Ice Museum is open every day of the year—regardless of the temperature and weather (well, extreme weather notwithstanding). Tours run multiple times a day, and tickets can be purchased online or on-site. The museum is typically open from 11am to 7pm.

The museum remains at 25°F (-7°C) year-round, every day. Parkas are available to borrow for your tour, but you should bring your own hat, gloves, and any other winter clothing you may need to enjoy the experience.

The Aurora Ice Museum features massive ice sculptures, typically everything from furniture to life-size knights on horseback. You’ll also spot chandeliers shifting colors to mimic the northern lights, a majestic circular staircase, and even a full-service bar, all made of ice. There are also four on-site hotel rooms, should you wish to stay overnight.

The short answer: sort of. All visits begin with a guided tour, which is the only way to explore the museum. Tours meet at the activity center, then guides provide instructions and share interesting facts during the first part of the tour. From there, you’re allowed to explore on your own.