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The acclaimed PBS KIDS® series produced by GBH Kids, MOLLY OF DENALI® is brought to life in the Heard Museum’s newest cultural experience!

Set in the fictitious rural Alaskan village of Qyah, the show follows the adventures of Molly Mabray, her family, friends, and dog Suki and is infused with Alaska Native values, history, traditions and language.

Hours

Open Tuesday – Sunday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

*Add-on experience fee required for access program passes & special event dates.

The experience showcases Alaska and Molly’s life in both the summer and winter seasons. Visitors can pretend to fly a replica bush plane, drive a snow machine, and navigate a snow maze in snowshoes. The center of the experience features the Trading Post and the Tribal Hall from the series where guests will have the opportunity to explore the great outdoors of Alaska and Alaska Native life including camping, ice fishing, discovering replica ice sculptures, and caring for sled dogs.

Reflecting the series’ educational focus on introducing Informational Text (IT) curriculum to young learners, technology is integrated throughout the experience, including opportunities for visitors to be part of Molly’s vlog, games, and other hands-on activities and apps available on the PBS KIDS® website. Visitors will explore Alaska Native culture with interactive learning opportunities at the Tribal Hall and the Trading Post will feature Alaska’s geography, unique activities, and native animals.

Experience Highlights

Shop for supplies at the Denali Trading Post!
Image courtesy of The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum.
Fly a bush plane like Molly’s mom!
Image courtesy of Grand Rapids Children’s Museum.
Discover Alaska’s native wildlife!
Image courtesy of The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum.
Learn to care for sled dogs!
Image courtesy of Grand Rapids Children’s Museum.

Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure is a nationally traveling exhibit created by The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum in collaboration with GBH Kids and a team of Alaska Native advisors.

Molly of Denali is a trademark or registered trademark of WGBH Educational Foundation. Used with permission. The series and underlying indicia known as Molly of Denali ©2019 WGBH Educational Foundation. All rights reserved. PBS KIDS® and the PBS KIDS Logo are trademarks owned by Public Broadcasting Service. Used with permission. © 2025 Public Broadcasting Service. All rights reserved.