45-Minute Aurora Ice Museum Guided Tour
Tour the Aurora Ice Museum and see iconic ice sculptures and an ice bar
Duration
45 minutes
Includes
Guided tour, Ice Museum entry
Highlights
Explore the Aurora Ice Museum at Chena Hot Springs Resort on a guided 45-minute tour, then free roam for photos. Learn how the museum stays at 25°F (-7°C) year-round.
- Meet your guide at the activity center 5 minutes before your time
- Walk to the Aurora Ice Museum building and get entry instructions
- Learn about iconic ice sculptures and museum facts from your guide
- Free roam inside to take photos of lights, rooms, and displays
- Visit the ice bar and enjoy a pre-purchased Appletini served in an ice glass
What's Included
- 45-minute guided tour inside the Aurora Ice Museum
- Parka loan
Things to know
Bring warm gloves and a warm hat. Bring a valid ID if you purchased an Appletini served in an ice glass.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price. Late arrivals (1+ minutes late) may be considered no-shows and charged full price.
FAQs
The Aurora Ice Museum stays around 25°F (-7°C) inside.
Please arrive 5 minutes before your tour starts at the Activity Center at Chena Hot Springs Resort.
Bring warm gloves and a warm hat. If you purchased an Appletini served in an ice glass, bring a valid ID.
Meeting details
Chena Hot Springs Resort
More about the Aurora Ice Museum
The Aurora Ice Museum sits at Chena Hot Springs Resort, about an hour outside Fairbanks, and it holds the distinction of being the largest year-round ice environment in the world. Built and rebuilt each season by world-champion ice sculptor Steve Brice and his team, the Aurora Ice Museum is kept at a steady 25 degrees Fahrenheit inside, no matter how warm the Alaskan summer gets above ground. Walking through the doors feels like stepping into a frozen cathedral, with light refracting through translucent walls, archways, and intricately carved figures that took thousands of hours to shape.
This guided tour leads you through the chambers of the Aurora Ice Museum, where you will see life-sized ice sculptures, an ice chess set, ice bedrooms with full four-poster beds, and a chandelier carved entirely from frozen crystal. Your guide shares the story behind the museum, how the building is cooled using geothermal energy from the surrounding hot springs, and the techniques the resident sculptors use to turn blocks of ice into delicate art. The highlight for many visitors is the chance to sip an appletini served in a hand-carved martini glass made of ice at the famous ice bar, a small detail that turns the visit into something you remember long after you have warmed up.
The Aurora Ice Museum tour is ideal for families with curious kids, couples looking for a quirky and memorable Alaska experience, photographers chasing unusual light, and travelers who want to pair their Chena Hot Springs visit with something genuinely one of a kind. Even if you have seen ice hotels or winter festivals elsewhere, the year-round nature and artistry of the Aurora Ice Museum sets it apart, making it a stop that fits beautifully into any Interior Alaska itinerary.