Dawson City Museum

The Dawson City Museum is housed in the beautiful Old Territorial Administration Building National Historic Site, which, is one of the premier heritage attractions in the Klondike. The exhibits provide an in-depth look at Dawson’s social and mining history, the Hän First Nations People, pre-gold rush history, the colourful Gold Rush era, and the natural history of the Klondike. Three Klondike Mines Railway locomotives are housed in the museum’s trains shelter.  One of which is among the oldest preserved examples in Canada (Refer to the spotlight below). The Museum presents temporary exhibits, gallery tours by costumed interpreters, audiovisual programs, rocker box and gold pouring demonstrations, a series of special events, research services and a Gift and Coffee Shop.

Address: 595 Fifth Avenue, Dawson City
Hours: May 15th to September 4: Daily, 9 am to 5 pm
Phone: (867) 537-3150
Fax: (867) 537-3902