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Cape Krusenstern National Monument
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The museum collection of Cape Krusenstern National Monument contains a range of natural history specimens and cultural artifacts representing several disciplines and specialties such as biology, archeology, ethnology, history and archives.

 

The vast majority of specimens and artifacts cataloged into the park collection are associated with scientific research activities. The archives are largely administrative records, reports and archeological field notes.

 

As of 2008, items in the collection include –

 

Archeological artifacts: 31,942

Historical items: 12

Archival items: 9,111

Biological specimens: 731

 

Total items: 41,796

View the collection catalog records online through the NPS WebCatalog.

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Did You Know?
Bearded seals (Ugruk), the largest of western arctic seals, weigh up to 800 pounds. They appear in June in the waters adjacent to the monument. Despite its short seasonal presence, the light grey bearded seal is a highly important subsistence resource.
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Last Updated: February 24, 2009 at 22:18 MST