Top Things to do in Yukon
What to do and see in Yukon, Yukon: The Best Specialty Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Yukon, Yukon including George Johnston Museum, Dawson City Museum, Yukon Transportation Museum, Northern Wildlife Museum, Claim 33 Gold Panning, Danoja Zho Cultural Centre, Keno City Mining Museum, Da Ku Cultural Center, Dawson Firefighter Museum, Old Log Church Museum.
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1. George Johnston Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Before the Alaska Highway was built, Teslin was a remote paddle wheeler outpost where people fished, trapped and hunted off the land. Venerated Tlingit Elder, photographer, trapper and entrepreneur George Johnston used his 1928 Chevrolet to hunt and taxi people through a then roadless Teslin. The Museum tells this unique Yukon story. Our charming museum, in the heart of Teslin, is a heritage gem with exquisitely designed displays of Tlingit native ceremonial regalia, hunting artifacts and rare local photographs. Exhibits and a film theater tell the story of venerated Elder Kash Klaa (George Johnston) and the Tlingit people.
Reviewed By JenniferandAlan - Easton, United States
Armed with our Yukon Gold Passport, my husband and I decided to really go to the attractions not just to get the passport stamped. This stop was a real gem. The traditionally painted facade of the building draws you in. Once inside we couldn't believe the wealth of things to look at--intricately beaded moccasins, and clothing, woven baskets, jewelry. The photographs taken by George Johnson chronicle the changing life of the Tlingit people. The car he used for hunting and as a taxi service was there to see. There is a gift shop set up like an old fashioned store. The museum is named for a truly amazing man--a great leader as well as a great trapper. It is easy to spend longer here than you think. Don't miss this.
2. Dawson City Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 217 reviews
This museum documents the history of Dawson City, with an emphasis on the Gold Rush era.
Reviewed By JenniferandAlan - Easton, United States
The museum is housed in the Old Territorial Administration Building so your history lesson begins even before entering. The exhibits take you from prehistory through the Gold Rush. You learn how the lives of the First Nations people were changed by the fur trade then by the Gold Rush. The story of the Gold Rush is told through the stampeders, the entrepreneurs, and the soiled doves. The history of Dawson City from tent town to the Paris of the North is portrayed through exhibits. The use of the many mannequins dressed in the clothing of the time being part of the exhibits instead of just using the furniture really brings the era to life. Take your time to read the descriptions to really get a feel for the times. As a newly minted senior, I found I was really interested in the "artifacts" as I had used several of them myself. Don't miss the court room upstairs. Enjoy!
3. Yukon Transportation Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 193 reviews
A Moving Experience. True Yukon stories live here. Come & experience big, impressive modes of transportation – dramatic, authentic, and personal stories of Yukon ingenuity & self-sufficiency. Group tours welcome.
Reviewed By Yukonmomster - Whitehorse, Canada
I went with my husband and two kids under two years old and it was amazing. First of all, we live in whitehorse and never had never been before because I always thought it would be drab, but I was SO wrong. It actually feels very lively and the history of the Yukon really seems to come alive in front of you. There are some great exhibits, an awesome train that kids will love, a hanger complete with a kid friendly control panel, a play room, projector, letters from the gold rush, and an outdoor area as well (and much more!) We played outside in the big sandbox, which has tons of trucks and toys. We rode a funny bike-rickshaw around, and just admired all the old equipment. It really is an amazing place! You can rent bikes here as well. They even have old Yukon license plates for sale - if you can find one with letters/numbers of any significance it would make a very cool souvenir. Memberships are a very reasonable price. The Transportation Museum is gem, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting whitehorse as well as any locals looking for a fun and interesting way to spend a morning or afternoon.
4. Northern Wildlife Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By JenniferandAlan - Easton, United States
My husband and I have stayed at the motel several times over the years. We always walk down to the river to get a good look at the Nisutlin bridge and have a photo op with the moose and caribou statues there. We also stop in at the museum. If you don't see wildlife on your trip, you will see it here displayed in dioramas that look so real. There is also a gift shop. Believe me, you'll spend more time here than you think.
5. Claim 33 Gold Panning
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
We are a combination gold panning & antique mining museum located in the heart of the Klondike Gold fields. Come learn how to pan. Current cost is $15.75/Pan including tax. Gold is guaranteed! There is no charge to visit our informal Museum and take photos if you wish. We are open mid May to mid September. We also feature gold nugget and mammoth ivory jewelry, northern books in several languages , souvenirs , and cold drinks and snacks. We rent pans and shovels for use at Claim #6 for a cost of $2.10/Each incl tax.(Visitors who pan at Claim 33 are not charged a rental fee for a pan and/or shovel to use at Claim 6) Lots of on site parking. Types of payment accepted: Cash, cheque, travelers' cheque, invoice, Debit, Visa ,and Mastercard.
Reviewed By helenlimyl - Singapore, Singapore
It was a very interesting experience to be given a pan of pay dirt, for us to work through, at the sluice box. This is NOT easy. Our short experience certainly gives us newfound respect for the dedication, hard work and tireless efforts of the early gold panners. It is incredulous that most of them did this for months, if not years. Their resolution to strike gold is indeed commendable. Most of us will end up with a few flakes of tiny gold, so be persistent and work through finishing your pay dirt. You can then pay for your 'rich' findings to be encased in pendants or earrings. Otherwise, they keep them in a plastic vial for you to take home. Do try this fun and 'rewarding' attraction to partake of a Yukon Gold rush experience, albeit for a few 'back- breaking' minutes only. Helen Lim Singapore
6. Danoja Zho Cultural Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By IvanOttawa - Ottawa, Canada
A small but very interesting cultural centre. You learn so much about the Danoja Zho culture which is fascinating. We had a tour with a young 19 year old First Nations guide who was absolutely fantastic! He had so many insights and stories that helped everyone perhaps understand Canadian First Nations history in a new light! A must visit!!!
7. Keno City Mining Museum
8. Da Ku Cultural Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
The Da Kų Culture Centre is an innovative cultural facility located in Dakwäkäda (Haines Junction) in the southern part of Canada's Yukon Territory. Da Kų (Our House) celebrates the culture and traditions of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) Dän (people). The centre is a teaching, curatorial and interpretive facility, providing programming directed to our Citizens as well as the general public. Da Kų honours our language and stories, our strong connection to the land, and our living culture. Da Kų also connects the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Dän to the wider community of Dakéyi, our southern Yukon and northwestern British Columbia homeland. These links are illustrated by the other agencies housed in our facility - Parks Canada's Kluane National Park Visitor Centre, with its feature exhibits, and Yukon Government's Visitor Information Centre, which showcases pieces from the Yukon Permanent Art Collection. No admission is charged for visiting Da Kų. We recommend a couple hours be allowed for visiting the centre.
Reviewed By peggylV755BM
Helpful staff happy to share their extensive knowledge of the terrain and high-quality videos about the history, flora and fauna made this a stop worth making. The building is beautiful too., not all sections are open to the public though due to covid 19.
9. Dawson Firefighter Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Frenchie_Cub - Calgary, Canada
Donation Entry - If you have 30 to 40 minutes to kill, please stop by the Dawson Firefighters Museum on the main strip. It is worth the stop and you'll learn a great deal about the history of Dawson City and the former fire stations.
10. Old Log Church Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By Travellers5710
This is a very historic site and has great significance in the history of the Anglican church in the north, particularly in the Yukon. We were very interested as we had lived in the NWT at one time and there were some connections with the place where we had lived. We knew some of the history and I know one of Bishop Stringer's relatives and he is commemorated there. Well worth a visit.
