Viking Museum in Alaska: Our Four-Phase Roadmap

Detail of an old hand-drawn map with a sailing ship and a rugged coastline

Our Journey: Asgard Alaska’s Roadmap to Discovery

Every saga has a first chapter. Ours is finding the land, so this roadmap lays out, in four phases, how Asgard Alaska goes from an idea and a Land Fund to a working open-air Viking museum and campground, and what each phase needs from us and from you.

The plan serves Our Mission, and our volunteer Board of Directors, founders Glen, Amanda, and Scott Kratochvil, steers it. Right now we are in Phase 1: raising the Land Fund so that we can secure a site. The museum is not open yet.

Four Phases to a Viking Museum in Alaska

Tap each phase below to see its goals and the milestones that tell us it is complete.

Phase 1: Laying the Groundwork

Objectives & Key Activities

Phase 1 is about building a solid foundation for the journey ahead. The key objectives are:

Raising the Land Fund and buying the site.
Building a core team of experts and enthusiasts.
Establishing partnerships with local communities and stakeholders.

Progress & Achievements

With the support of our community and partners, we will complete Phase 1 once we have:

Secured a prime location rich in cultural and historical significance.
Assembled a passionate team dedicated to our mission.
Fostered valuable collaborations with local groups.

Our saga begins by establishing a firm base, gathering kith and kin for the journey ahead.

Group of people sitting around a campfire in the Alaskan wilderness at dusk — An artist’s impression of Phase 1, with supporters gathering around the fire.

Phase 2: Expanding Our Reach

Objectives & Key Activities

In Phase 2, we will focus on development and community outreach. Our goals are:

Initiating construction of key facilities and exhibits.
Expanding educational programs and launching workshops.
Enhancing our online presence and community engagement.

Progress & Achievements

These achievements mark our progress in this phase:

Commencement of construction work with eco-friendly practices.
Successful rollout of several educational initiatives.
Expansion of board of directors with additional ties to the community.
Significant growth in our online community and social media engagement.

Summon forth the brave and bold, expanding our fellowship for the awakening of our halls.

People of all ages practising archery at a target beside a lake, with a mountain behind them — An artist’s impression of Phase 2, where workshops and programs bring more people in.

Phase 3: Making Our Mark

Objectives & Key Activities

Phase 3 is a time of celebration and further growth. We want to be able to:

Officially launch our open-air Viking museum and campground to the public.
Expand our program offerings and community events.
Refine long-term sustainability and expansion projects.

Progress & Achievements

The highlights of this phase are:

A successful grand opening, attended by community leaders and supporters.
New programs and events that have garnered positive community response.
Expansion of board of directors with additional ties to the community.
Initiation of impactful sustainability efforts and site improvements.

Hoist our banners high as we launch the Viking museum and expand our cultural horizons.

Grand opening of a Viking longhouse museum in the Alaskan wilderness with attendees and flags — An artist’s impression of Phase 3, with opening day at the longhouse.

Phase 4: Building a Legacy

Objectives & Key Activities

In Phase 4, our focus is on sustainability and on building a lasting legacy. Our objectives include:

Implementing sustainable practices in all operations.
Establishing a fund for ongoing research and conservation.
Creating a blueprint for future expansions and initiatives.

Progress & Achievements

We are proud of the steps we have taken toward a sustainable future:

Strategic expansion of our historical Viking settlement with additional structures.
Formation of an endowment fund to support continuous learning and preservation.
Development of a strategic plan for future growth and community involvement.
Initiation of impactful sustainability efforts and site improvements.

Carve our name in stone, and leave a legacy that outlasts us all.

Viking longhouses and a traditional ship by a lake, an impression of a future Viking museum in Alaska — An artist’s impression of Phase 4, with a settlement that keeps growing.

What Inspires Our Viking Museum in Alaska

We are not inventing the idea. Open-air and living-history sites already bring the Viking Age to life in Norway, and you can visit them. Lofotr stands on a chieftain’s farm at Borg, with a reconstructed longhouse you can walk into. Njardarheimr is a whole Viking village at Viking Valley in Gudvangen. We have learned a great deal from the people who run such places, as you can read in our interview with the Museum of the Viking Age.

A Viking museum in Alaska adds two things of its own: the Alaskan wilderness around it, and a place for you to stay overnight. You can read more about that second idea in Camp Like Never Before.

Questions About Our Viking Museum in Alaska

What is the goal of Asgard Alaska’s roadmap?

The roadmap breaks one big project into four phases, so that we stay focused on the goal: a working open-air Viking museum and campground in Alaska. Each phase has its own objectives and the milestones that mark it complete.

Which phase is Asgard Alaska in now?

Phase 1. We are raising the Land Fund so that we can secure a site for the museum and campground. The museum is not open yet.

What are the next steps after completing all phases?

The saga does not end at Phase 4. We will keep growing our programs, our settlement, and the ways we serve Alaskans.

Support Our Journey

Asgard Alaska Incorporated (EIN 87-2144192) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. In 2026 we earned Candid’s Platinum Seal of Transparency, and our Candid profile is public.

There are many ways to help. If you want to introduce yourself or partner with us, you can find out how on our Get Involved page. To follow the build from anywhere, sign up for Axe and Anchor, Asgard Alaska’s Newsletter.

Sources

Museum Nord, Lofotr Vikingmuseum
Viking Valley, Viking Valley – The viking experience