5 Specialty Museums in Dawson City That You Shouldn't Miss

July 3, 2021 Deane Carmody

The Town of the City of Dawson, commonly known as Dawson City or Dawson, is a town in Yukon, Canada. It is inseparably linked to the Klondike Gold Rush (1896–99). Its population was 1,375 as of the 2016 census.
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1. Dawson City Museum

5th Avenue and Church Street, Dawson City, Yukon Canada 993-5291 http://www.dawsonmuseum.ca
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Dawson City Museum

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!

2. Danoja Zho Cultural Centre

1131 Front Street, Dawson City, Yukon Y0B 1G0 Canada +1 867-993-7100 ext. 500 [email protected] http://danojazho.ca/
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Danoja Zho Cultural Centre

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!!!

3. Claim 33 Gold Panning

Km 10 Bonanza Rd, Dawson City, Yukon Y0B 1G0 Canada +1 867-993-6626 [email protected] http://claim33.vpweb.ca
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Claim 33 Gold Panning

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

4. Dawson Firefighter Museum

1336 Front St, Dawson City, Yukon Y0B 1G0 Canada +1 867-993-7407 http://dawsonfirefightermuseum.com/
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Dawson Firefighter Museum

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.

5. S.S. Keno National Historic Site

Front Street, Dawson City, Yukon Y0B 1G0 Canada +1 867-993-7210 [email protected] http://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/yt/klondike/activ/ssk
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S.S. Keno National Historic Site

The SS Keno is part of the Klondike National Historic Sites in Dawson City, run by Parks Canada. For information on tours, visit the website or stop by the Visitor Information Centre on Front street between May and September.

Reviewed By insidejuneau - Juneau, United States

This is a walk through living history museum. Onboard you can see the engine room, crew quarters, passenger cabins, ship offices, and galley. There are Docents there to talk about the museum and life on the river. It was inexpensive and intresting. We had a fabulous time. You can wander about alone if you like or spend time with the park rangers.

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