Dolly's House Museum
Dolly's House
A preserved former brothel on Creek Street, telling the story of the town's red-light district in the days of gold mining and fishing.
Dolly's House is the best-known green cottage on Creek Street. It was once the home and business of local woman Dolly Arthur, who lived there until the 1970s. The house keeps its original furniture, clothing, hidden bar compartments and old photographs. Guides tell stories of bootlegging liquor up the creek during Prohibition, offering an entertaining window into the frontier history of Ketchikan. The house is very small, and a visit takes 20–30 minutes. Admission is around US$10–20, and it is generally open only during cruise season.
Opening hours
Approx. May–Sep, open with cruise ship schedules
Nearby sights
- Creek Street
- Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show
- Tongass Historical Museum
- Southeast Alaska Discovery Center
- Downtown Ketchikan Waterfront
- Totem Heritage Center
- Deer Mountain Trail
- Saxman Native Village