Museum
MacBride Museum of Yukon History
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The MacBride Museum of Yukon History is the territory's oldest museum, founded in 1951. Its galleries span the Klondike Gold Rush, early transportation, and First Nations heritage. Highlights include a recreated miner's cabin, a collection of gold nuggets, and the famous 'Sam McGee' poem display. The museum also features a natural history section with taxidermy of local wildlife. Its central location on Front Street makes it an easy stop for visitors.
Don't miss
- See the original gold nugget display from the Klondike Gold Rush
- Explore the recreated 1898 miner's cabin
- View the mounted Yukon wildlife, including a grizzly bear
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit MacBride Museum of Yukon History
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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