Dawson City Museum is housed in the beautiful Old Territorial Administration Building National Historic Site on Fifth Avenue, one of the premier heritage attractions in the Yukon. The exhibits guide visitors through the region’s rich history, offering an in-depth look at Dawson’s social and mining history, the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in People, pre-gold rush history, the colourful Gold Rush and Klondike years, the boom and bust of Dawson City, and the natural history of the Klondike. Three Klondike Mines Railway locomotives, including one of the oldest preserved examples in Canada, are housed in the museum’s train shelter. Visitors can also enjoy movies, tours, a real courtroom, and a gift shop. The museum is open daily during the summer from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at 595 Fifth Avenue. For more information, call 867-993-5291.
