MacBride Museum of Yukon History
The Yukon's largest general history museum, covering Indigenous culture, the gold rush, the RCMP and Yukon wildlife specimens.
The museum stands on the bank of the Yukon River in the city centre. Its permanent displays tell the stories of Indigenous peoples, the gold rush, the RCMP and early settlers. It also preserves the original Whitehorse telegraph office building and the log cabin of 'Sam McGee' from Robert Service's poem. The animal hall includes rare specimens such as a white moose. The indoor exhibits suit winter or rainy days, and the museum is a few minutes' walk from Main Street.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00 (closed Mondays in winter; check the official website)
Nearby sights
- Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre
- Old Log Church Museum
- Log Skyscrapers
- Whitehorse Waterfront & Trolley
- SS Klondike National Historic Site
- Whitehorse Rapids Fishway
- Yukon Transportation Museum
- Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre