A national park in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square that shares stories of a remarkable adventure and its impact on the city's people, cultures, and environment.
This is a hidden gem in Seattle! We only planned to spend a few minute but could have easily spent a couple of hours. The rangers provide a wealth of information and are super helpful. The exhibits are interactive and well put together. My 10- and 13-year-olds had a wonderful time experiencing what it was like to be part of the Klondike Gold Rush (so did their dad). Nearby on-street metered parking was easy to find. I would like to go back and spend more time there.
Didn't even know this was here. This was a wonderful find in the city. Great stop for kids and adults. We learned about the history of the area and how Seattle was a entry hub for people looking for Klondike gold. Didn't know the area had such a rich history around gold mining. No entrance fee and would allow for about 2hrs to get through the exhibits.
Really enjoyed the junior ranger program and getting our grandson's name in the book was very cool! This free information about National Park was very exciting! So glad to complete the easy two story interactive museum after our Alaskan cruise!
Belonging to NP this small museum is totally free, and moreover the volunteers working there are so fun, informative and will explain to you everything. I would suggest this museum to be one of the first stops when exploring Seattle. In that way you will understand how it became a booming metropolis transformed from a small settlement. Throughout museums two floors you'll learn about the Klondike gold rush which happened by that river in Yukon at the end of 19c. Seattle became the main hub and starting point for the miners to obtain transport, tools and supplies. That made a lot of merchants very rich, but only a very few miners
One of the best interactive small national museums I have ever been to. It is free. No entrance fee or ticket. The museum curator was so nice. She made us more interested into looking into the history of Klondike. She gave the kids and interested adults a book to fill up. After the completion everyone got a badge and certificate. Everybody was excited. Some who missed it asked us where we got this book and they went back to the front to get one. We enjoyed every bit of it. The museum is so informative. It was easy to visualize what happened back then and how the cities also developed. I also liked the replica's of the grocery stores and small huts representing the time and item back then. The museum is kept clean and tidy. However when we went downstairs (it's only 2 storied) almost everyone sneezed. The curators come every now and then to check and share interesting facts about the gold rush. They were so spontaneous and energetic. Everyone loved them. I suggest everyone to come here. Please make a donation if you can. We parked in the road for 1.5 hrs. It is paid parking. It is totally worth it.
National Park Service Museum, with a sister site and museum in Skagway, Alaska. Lots of history on the Yukon Trail and the Gold Rush, and how Seattle became a city due to the westward search for gold. Starting point for the Yukon Trail. You can get your national park passport book stamps here.
On-site services
Live performances
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Toilets
Restaurant
Good for kids
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This is a hidden gem in Seattle! We only planned to spend a few minute but could have easily spent a couple of hours. The rangers provide a wealth of information and are super helpful. The exhibits are interactive and well put together. My 10- and 13-year-olds had a wonderful time experiencing what it was like to be part of the Klondike Gold Rush (so did their dad). Nearby on-street metered parking was easy to find. I would like to go back and spend more time there.
Didn't even know this was here. This was a wonderful find in the city. Great stop for kids and adults. We learned about the history of the area and how Seattle was a entry hub for people looking for Klondike gold. Didn't know the area had such a rich history around gold mining. No entrance fee and would allow for about 2hrs to get through the exhibits.
Really enjoyed the junior ranger program and getting our grandson's name in the book was very cool! This free information about National Park was very exciting! So glad to complete the easy two story interactive museum after our Alaskan cruise!
Belonging to NP this small museum is totally free, and moreover the volunteers working there are so fun, informative and will explain to you everything. I would suggest this museum to be one of the first stops when exploring Seattle. In that way you will understand how it became a booming metropolis transformed from a small settlement. Throughout museums two floors you'll learn about the Klondike gold rush which happened by that river in Yukon at the end of 19c. Seattle became the main hub and starting point for the miners to obtain transport, tools and supplies. That made a lot of merchants very rich, but only a very few miners
One of the best interactive small national museums I have ever been to. It is free. No entrance fee or ticket. The museum curator was so nice. She made us more interested into looking into the history of Klondike. She gave the kids and interested adults a book to fill up. After the completion everyone got a badge and certificate. Everybody was excited. Some who missed it asked us where we got this book and they went back to the front to get one. We enjoyed every bit of it. The museum is so informative. It was easy to visualize what happened back then and how the cities also developed. I also liked the replica's of the grocery stores and small huts representing the time and item back then. The museum is kept clean and tidy. However when we went downstairs (it's only 2 storied) almost everyone sneezed. The curators come every now and then to check and share interesting facts about the gold rush. They were so spontaneous and energetic. Everyone loved them. I suggest everyone to come here. Please make a donation if you can. We parked in the road for 1.5 hrs. It is paid parking. It is totally worth it.
National Park Service Museum, with a sister site and museum in Skagway, Alaska. Lots of history on the Yukon Trail and the Gold Rush, and how Seattle became a city due to the westward search for gold. Starting point for the Yukon Trail. You can get your national park passport book stamps here.
