Museums & Interpretive Centres

Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre

Explore the Ice Age history of the Yukon. Meet Woolly Mammoths and other large extinct animals. Hunt in our spear-throwing range. Enjoy our two films. Guided tours. Open daily May to September.

Location

Km 1423 Alaska Highway
Whitehorse Y1A 1H2
Canada
Phone: 1 (867) 667-8855
Fax: 1 (867) 667-8854

Yukon Arts Centre Public Art Gallery

Come and discover the Yukon through the eyes of contemporary visual artists. Enjoy cutting-edge exhibitions with a Yukon perspective. Hours: Tuesday–Friday from 10am–5pm, Saturday 12pm–5pm.

Location

300 College Drive, Yukon Place
Whitehorse Y1A 5X9
Canada
Phone: 1 (867) 667-8575
Fax: 1 (867) 393-6300
Email: 
info@yac.ca

Yukon Historic and Museum Association

Take a 45-minute walking tour back in time through the city of Whitehorse's heritage. Informed guides will tell you fascinating stories about its historic buildings, unique architecture and local landmarks. Mon-Sat at 9am, 11am and 1pm, 3pm.

Location

3126 Third Avenue
Donnenworth House
Whitehorse , YT Y1A 1E7
Canada
Phone: (867) 668-3369
Fax: (867) 668-3370

Museum of Yukon Natural History/ Caribou Crossing Trading Post

5,000 square feet of Yukon wildlife exhibits and ice-age mammals, featuring a life sized woolly mammoth, steppe bison and the world's largest bear. Gold panning, mini golf, dogcart rides, horse-drawn wagon rides and old-fashioned photo studio.

Location

At the Trading Post
Box 951
Dawson City Y0B 1G0
Canada
Phone: (867) 993-3618
Fax: (867) 993-6315

MacBride Museum of Yukon History

Your Yukon Adventure starts here! From gold rush fever to the birth of Whitehorse, MacBride Museum tells fascinating stories of the pioneers who built Canada's Yukon. Special events and programs daily.

Location

Parks Canada
Box 5495
Haines Junction Y0B 1L0
Canada
Phone: (867) 667-2709
Fax: (867) 633-6607

Copperbelt Railway and Mining Museum

Ride into history on a genuine mining locomotive. Discover the pivotal role of copper and rail in Whitehorse history. Open daily mid-May to early September. Covered picnic and play area. Groups and families welcome. 

Location

2 km north of Carcross
Km 109 South Klondike Highway
Carcross Y0B 1B0
Canada
Phone: (867) 667-6198

Binet House Museum

Museum and Visitor Information Centre with a gift shop showcasing local arts and crafts.

Location

304 Second Avenue
Box 160
Mayo Y0B 1M0
Canada
Phone: (867) 996-2317
Fax: (867) 996-2907

Keno City Mining Museum

Unique displays of a century of silver and gold mining. Tools, equipment, memorabilia, photographs of life in an isolated mining town. Open daily, Victoria Day Weekend to Labour Day Weekend. Unique gift shop.

Location

Km 208 Haines Highway
Box 5331
Haines Junction Y0B 1L0
Canada
Phone: (867) 995-3103
Fax: (867) 995-3103

Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre

Welcome to Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre; the gateway into Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Heritage. Exhibits, tours, films, cultural activities, performances, events and unique gift shop. Open May to September.

Location

Across from the visitor centre
1131 Front Street, Box 599
Dawson City Y0B 1G0
Canada
Phone: (867) 993-6768
Fax: (867) 993-6553

Tage Cho Hudan Interpretive Centre

Past and present culture of the Northern Tutchone. Fascinating exhibits with rare tools, traditional outfits and more! World's only mammoth snare diorama! Local crafts for sale. Walking trail. Open Mon- Sat, 8:30am to 6pm. 

Location

Box 580
Faro Y0B 1K0
Canada
Phone: (867) 863-5831
Fax: (867) 863-5831
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