Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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This national park is a free historical museum that shares stories of remarkable adventures that would forever change the city's people, culture, and environment.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighbourhood: Pioneer Square
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- King Street Station • 3 min walk
- International District/Chinatown • 4 min walk
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- christinewynneLake Oswego, Oregon7 contributionsEducational and interesting museum about Gold Rush and how it made Seattle boomgreat intro movie about Klondike gold rush. fun scavenger Junior rager booklet for 12 year old. interactive exhibits. gift shop with real gold samples in tiny bottles and necklaces. Museum in historic Cadillac SRO hotel . Right by train station so good place for last minute visit before catching train.Visited May 2024Travelled with familyWritten 22 May 2024
- BrakiWorldTravelerBelgrade, Serbia20,004 contributionsDo come here to learn what made Seattle such a great cityBelonging 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. 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.Visited April 2024Travelled with familyWritten 27 May 2024
- skiser65Broken Arrow, Oklahoma20 contributionsMust see museum for Seattle HistoryWe really enjoyed this museum. The film had the beginning of the tour was very interesting and informative. The employees were very helpful and nice. I loved the stations on the tour as well. We will most definitely bring our family to this museum when we come backVisited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 13 June 2024
- Jeff KPittsburgh, Pennsylvania2,364 contributionsWorthwhile StopMy wife and I stopped here while touring Seattle. The place does a good job of presenting the history of the Klondike Gold Rush and its impact on Seattle. They also present some information on other topics like the WW2 internment of Japanese citizens. The information on the other topics was pretty skimpy, though. Make sure that you continue your tour through the basement. We almost missed it as it’s not well marked. Admission is free. Definitely worth visiting if you’re in the area.Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 27 June 2024
- TennisStar602New Jersey712 contributionsSeattle was truly the Alaskan Gateway!I went to Alaska in 2018, and I learned that Seattle was Alaska’s Gateway. I did some gold panning in Alaska, and most of the historical gold panners got their starts in Seattle before they made their treks northward. This attraction was free, and the staff was amicable. I stood on a scale to learn my monetary weight value in gold. There were many displays, and there were bathrooms. I did not take a guided outdoor tour nor did I watch a movie, but both options were present.Visited June 2024Travelled soloWritten 30 June 2024
- Icarus4335Colorado Springs, Colorado806 contributionsQuick, Free, and InformativeLocated in Pioneer Square, this "park" is a quick visit and at no cost. Two floors with plenty of information on the Klondike gold rush and occasional presentations by the rangers. If you're in the area and need to kill some time, worth a visit. We spent about 45 minutes, including a presentation.Visited July 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 5 July 2024
- Kevin BDenver, Colorado816 contributionsFun and informativeFun affordable option. Definitely a great stop before of after if you are going o an Alaskan cruise. Plenty of stuff to read and also a nice short presentation from the ranger. Plan about an hour tops but still worth a trip since it’s free and informative.Visited July 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 5 July 2024
- TimeToTravel2468Florence, South Carolina1,107 contributionsDon’t Miss This!!It doesn’t look flashy or too inviting from the outside appearance but inside it is amazing!! The exhibits are well done and the history of the Klondike gold rush and the part played by Seattle is greatly detailed. Truly worth the visit and interesting for ask ages!! Go see it!!!!Visited July 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 July 2024
- egland95168 contributionsInteresting and free Downtown National ParkWe love National Park stops. Walked 20 minutes from Pike Marketplace. Small museum In historic hotel. Passport stamps; junior ranger program; good movie. Disappointed there was no daily walking tours as listed on the website. Staffing troubles. Worth 2 hour to learn Seattle’s role in outfitting the gold rush.Visited August 2024Travelled with familyWritten 7 August 2024
- Herb ShermanBad Kreuznach, Germany189 contributionsKlondike Gold Rush Museum and Guided TourAs I walked through the Pioneer Square area I stumbled into the small, free of charge, museum and it caught immediately my full attention. I was welcomed very warmly and I was super lucky that the guided tour started in 30min. So I had some time to stroll through the museum, which is extremely detailed and interesting. The Tour through the old town Pioneer Square was guided by Chris, a Park Ranger and it was so great. We stopped at many places and Chris covered all important topics about Seattle, from the gold rush to the Great Fire and the history of the Chinese and Japanese in Seattle. The Tour lasted over an hours. I loved every moment of it.Visited September 2024Travelled soloWritten 9 September 2024
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William V
North Bend, WA19 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
The exhibit was informative, clean and contained videos to support the topics. Props were available to conduct demonstrations. Elevators and good clean restrooms were available and all for free. The staff was available to answer questions.
Written 21 January 2020
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Janet T
Edmonton, Canada97 contributions
Jan 2020
We came upon this museum by chance and thought, "Why not?" This is a free museum depicting the Klondike and Seattle's part in it. It was really interesting and well put together with some interactive displays. The staff was excellent and approachable.
Written 19 January 2020
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tumbleweedchris
Richland, WA1,018 contributions
May 2022
The Klondike Park is a free museum that talks about the gold rush in the Yukon region near the turn of the century. After gold was found, it caused a rush of prospectors. These folks primarily left through Seattle, which was a major boost to Seattle becoming a major American city. Most people didn't find gold, but apparently most of them looked back fondly on their failed adventure into an arctic tundra. I'd be upset, but I guess people needed something to do. The free museum has some artifacts but mostly info boards. There is a video that summarizes the rush as well. It's fairly average as far as NPS attractions go, but is a nice attraction to check out in Seattle. Give it a try if you are within walking distance.
Written 10 May 2022
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John G
Greeley, CO243 contributions
Jun 2022
Problably due to Covid and staffing issues, when we were in Seattle, this Musuem was only open Fri-Sunday. Check before you go that they are open.
Plan on about 1 to 2 hours to visit. Seattle was the jumping off point for the Klondike Gold Rush. This museum tells the stories of multiple folks who got the gold bug, some eventually discovered they could make their fortune by selling provisions. If you know who "Parker", the young Alaskan gold miner of TV fame, you will find the tales of oldtimers interesting.
And....just about a block away is a pocket park with a waterfall.
Plan on about 1 to 2 hours to visit. Seattle was the jumping off point for the Klondike Gold Rush. This museum tells the stories of multiple folks who got the gold bug, some eventually discovered they could make their fortune by selling provisions. If you know who "Parker", the young Alaskan gold miner of TV fame, you will find the tales of oldtimers interesting.
And....just about a block away is a pocket park with a waterfall.
Written 20 June 2022
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randstyr
Ashburn, VA128 contributions
May 2022
Well-done museum regarding the Klondike Gold Rush, of which I knew little about. I only wish we had had more time to spend there. Very friendly and welcoming staff, who will answer any and all of your questions. It was nice to do something that was a little different than the usual Seattle "touristy" things. Somewhere, someone wrote that it is located in a "sketchy" part of town. Hmm... perhaps they were not used to being in large cities. I felt totally safe. The museum was very crowded on a late Sunday afternoon. If you are in the neighborhood, be sure to check out the Waterfall Garden Park as well, only a block or two away (although it sometimes closes on the early side).
Written 24 May 2022
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Mark W
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Sept 2023 • Couples
Walked round the old town and spotted the museum. My wife agreed we pop in and about 1 1/2 hrs later we came out.. Fantastic displays of the Gold Rush and also impacts of WW2 on Japanese immigrants. Watched both films the museum offered on the Gold Rush. Got our weight converted to value in gold.... An absolute gem, educational and entreating really don't miss it.
Written 29 September 2023
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Herb Sherman
Bad Kreuznach, Germany189 contributions
Sept 2024 • Solo
As I walked through the Pioneer Square area I stumbled into the small, free of charge, museum and it caught immediately my full attention. I was welcomed very warmly and I was super lucky that the guided tour started in 30min. So I had some time to stroll through the museum, which is extremely detailed and interesting. The Tour through the old town Pioneer Square was guided by Chris, a Park Ranger and it was so great. We stopped at many places and Chris covered all important topics about Seattle, from the gold rush to the Great Fire and the history of the Chinese and Japanese in Seattle. The Tour lasted over an hours. I loved every moment of it.
Written 9 September 2024
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HuskerTraveler2
Lincoln, NE1,224 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
Free. Nice displays and a 20 minute video pulls back the curtain on this remarkable 2 year period in history that launched Seattle onto the world scene. A one hour visit provides a worth while visit. Recommend it.
Written 11 September 2022
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flowerlady64
Durham, UK514 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
Very little free in this world but this place is and is well worth visiting. In an historic building it's well laid out and the exhibits are clear and interesting. A fascinating short period in history, the story of the men and women who tried to find gold is well told here. The young man on the desk looked and sounded bored - a pity as his colleague was much better. A small museum but we learnt a lot about how Seattle played a part in the Gold Rush.
Written 29 November 2024
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Robert W
San Diego, CA146 contributions
Mar 2023
Walked over from our hotel - fun exhibits & one can't beat the price. Had recently viewed the documentary film "Dawson City: Frozen Time" about the Canadian gold rush which really made our visit more enjoyable. We spent over an hour combing over the various displays. Even the story about the building itself was quite interesting.
Be sure to check out the nearby Waterfall Garden Park if you are strolling in the neighborhood.
Be sure to check out the nearby Waterfall Garden Park if you are strolling in the neighborhood.
Written 9 March 2023
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About how long does it take to go through the museum? I am trying to plan my visit but not sure if I should plan a whole day or just an hour/afternoon/etc around this
Written 27 May 2024
an hour or so. not that big a museum
Written 5 August 2024
Is it possible to store luggage at this location while visiting?
Written 28 January 2018
No. This is a very small place. Your hotel will likely keep your luggage for your even if you can't check in yet
Written 31 January 2018
Yes. Garages and sometimes you can snag a spot on the street.
Written 29 January 2018
I'm confused... is this National Park mainly an indoor thing or mainly an outdoor thing? My sisters and I don't tolerate heat well, so the question is important, because if we're having a heat wave on the dates we're in Seattle, and the Klondike is mainly outdoors, then we'll probably have to skip it. But if it's mainly indoors, then this would be a good choice during a heatwave. We're all interested in the exhibit, but won't enjoy it if we're physically miserable. Thanks in advance for answers.
Written 30 July 2016
It is inside. It's an old hotel that is now a Gold Rush museum.
Written 31 July 2016
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