Museums & Interpretive Centres

 

Binet House

Binet House

A restored heritage building in the community of Mayo, Binet House is home to displays on area history, early medical instruments, wildlife, geology, and local permafrost studies. The exhibit features…

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Da Kų Cultural Centre

Da Kų Cultural Centre

Welcome to Da Kų (Our House). Da Kų Cultural Centre celebrates the vibrant language, culture and traditions of Champagne and Aishihik…

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George Johnston Museum

George Johnston Museum

George Johnston Museum and Heritage Park is a must-see Teslin attraction named after the venerated Tlingit elder, trapper, fur trader, entrepreneur and photographer. As the…

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Haa Shagóon Hídi (Our Ancestors House)

Haa Shagóon Hídi (Our Ancestors House)

The Haa Shagóon Hídi, formerly known as the Carcross/Tagish Learning Centre, is a multipurpose facility that showcases the art, culture and history of Carcross/Tagish First Nation people. We value our…

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Herschel Island – Qikiqtaruk Territorial Park

Herschel Island – Qikiqtaruk Territorial Park

Qikiqtaruk, “our island,” was protected for its cultural importance to the Inuvialuit and its ecological importance to the Beaufort Sea. The 116 km2 park was established through the Inuvialuit Final Agreement in 1987, making it Yukon’s first territorial park. Visitors come to…

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Jack London Museum

Jack London Museum

Tucked in a quiet corner in Dawson City, this quaint museum is dedicated to the life and writing of White Fang author, Jack London. Browse through historical archives and photographs while learning about London’s adventures before, during and…

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John Tizya Centre

John Tizya Centre

The John Tizya Centre is located in Old Crow, the only Yukon community located north of the Arctic Circle.

The Centre has an exciting exhibition area, with displays of the Vuntut Gwitchin’s dynamic culture, the Porcupine Caribou herd, the landscape and…

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Keno City Mining Museum

Keno City Mining Museum

The Keno City Mining Museum building is Jackson Hall, Keno City’s old community centre built in the 1920s. This museum captures the gold and silver mining history of the area dating from the early 1900s. Displays of early…

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Kluane Museum of History

Kluane Museum of History

They say never judge a book by its cover and that could not have been better said when talking about the Kluane Museum of History. This humble-from-the-outside museum houses a world-class…

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MacBride Copperbelt Mining Museum

MacBride Copperbelt Mining Museum

MacBride Copperbelt Mining Museum is an interpretive learning experience that preserves and presents Copperbelt mining heritage and Whitehorse railway history. The museum is located at…

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MacBride Museum of Yukon History

MacBride Museum of Yukon History

Your Yukon adventure starts here! From gold rush fever to the birth of Whitehorse, MacBride Museum offers a comprehensive view of the colourful characters and ground-breaking events that shaped…

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Northern Lights Centre

Northern Lights Centre

Northern Lights Centre in Watson Lake is home to the Yukon’s only visitor facility dedicated to the science and folklore of the aurora borealis. A two-part presentation which features…

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S.S. Klondike National Historic Site

S.S. Klondike National Historic Site

The sternwheeler S.S. Klondike is managed by Parks Canada and now sits on the banks of the Yukon River. This steamship is the iconic logo for the city of Whitehorse. It tells visitors the history of transportation on the Yukon River, from 1929 to 1955. The S.S. Klondike welcomes guests to…

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Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre

Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre

Imagine a world where the vast steppe stretches as far as the eye can see. Envision a place where predators of staggering proportions compete with human hunters for food in a cold, dry, and…

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