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MacBride Museum

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MacBride Museum is one of Whitehorse’s most important cultural attractions. Located in downtown Whitehorse, this museum preserves and presents the rich history, culture, and stories of the Yukon. Visitors can explore exhibits covering the Klondike Gold Rush, Indigenous heritage, northern wildlife, and early settlement life. The museum offers a deep insight into how people lived and worked in Canada’s northern frontier.

What to See & Do

  • 🛶 Explore the First Nations Gallery to understand the Yukon’s original history 🪶 🛶
  • 💰 Enter the Gold Rush Gallery and see real Klondike nuggets and mining gear ⛏️ 💰
  • 🦌 Meet “The Wild World” face-to-face with an albino moose and polar bears ❄️ 🦌
  • 🎨 View the vibrant Ted Harrison collection in the Land and Light Gallery 🖼️ 🎨
  • 💎 Admire the Northern Lights Icicles art installation in Aurora Hall ❄️ 💎

How to Get There

  • 🚶 Located at Front and Wood Street; a short walk from any downtown hotel 🏘️ 🚶
  • 🚗 Park along Front Street or in the nearby city lots 🅿️ 🚗
  • 🚲 Access directly from the paved Whitehorse Waterfront Trail 🛣️ 🚲
  • 🚕 Easily reachable by taxi; just ask for “The MacBride” downtown 📞 🚕

Travel Tips

  • 🕙 Winter Hours: Open Tue–Sat (11:00 AM – 4:30 PM); closed Sun/Mon 🗓️ 🕙
  • 🎟️ Admission: Adults (~$12), Seniors/Students (~$11), Under 12 (Free!) 💰 🎟️
  • 🏗️ Note: The outdoor Telegraph Office and Sam McGee’s Cabin are closed for winter ❄️ 🏗️
  • 📸 Photography: Non-flash photography is encouraged throughout the galleries 📷 📸

Suggested Itinerary

  • 🕚 11:00 AM – Arrive as doors open and visit the Gold to Government Gallery 🏛️ 🕚
  • 🕛 12:00 PM – Explore the wildlife displays and see the iconic albino moose 🦌 🕛
  • 🕐 13:00 PM – Head to the gift shop for authentic Yukon sourdough starters or books 📚 🕐
  • 🕑 14:00 PM – Walk across the street to the Yukon River for a scenic stroll 🌊 🕑

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Seasonally (typically May to September)

Entry Fee:

Admission fee varies by age group

Best Time to Visit:

Summer months for full exhibits and guided tours

Location

📌MacBride Museum, 1124 Front Street, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

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