Reviews of MacBride Museum of Yukon History (Museum)

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Worth visiting.

Mark Mac

Not enough time in the day to finish... We'll be going back for more.

Stu Ellis

Very positive experience. Learned lots about the history of the Yukon.

Mark Cariaga

great exhibit. really tells everything about Yukon.

Mahtab Narsimhan

Fun experience. Good place for kids. Dress up corner with costumes near the entrance. Informative place and worth a visit.

Josh Chen

Love this newly renovated museum. It tells many stories of Whitehorse and Yukon, modern or old. There are many things to see. Kids would love the animals section of the exhibitions. The staff were very informative. You can easily spend the whole day here. Visit this museum if you are visiting Whitehorse!

Dianne G.

A trip into the past

Jochen Zaiser

(Translated) Very nice, lovingly made museum with lots of information about the Yukon and Alaska Highway. Much technology from the last 100 years, many great animal preparations from the animals of the area. Extensive exhibition …

Clare Pryme

Mostly empty. Bit disappointing

Janine M.

Great museum, something for everyone.

Tran Forsythe

_Well_ worth the admission price. The main building was still in the process of filling up with exhibits, but the museum is obviously well-loved by the staff and the town. Plus, since it's not polished, you can see offbeat, hilarious exhibits that wouldn't show in more matured museums. (eg: an old, hand-drawn map of the city with parodies of its more prominent inhabitants)

Richard Hardegger

Currently under renovation, but houses important history.

Tobias Staley

We only had an hour to see it as it closed at 4pm. Frankly it was not enough time for me. I could have done with another 30 mins to an hour. It some good exhibits especially the stuff around the gold rush.

Lorraine Beau

Lovely museum, informative, I appreciated the indigenous information, and the info regarding the gold rush, and Robert Service home. Would definitely recommend a visit. We took about 2 hours to go through.

MATHIEU GUERY

(Translated) Superb (Original) Superbe

Michael Miller

Decent museum at a decent price. At the time I visited, about 40% of the museum was being worked on in one form or another. But once they get it all more or less finished, it should be a five-star place. One note: Parking is tough. Most of the free spots seem to be taken up by locals. My suggestion: Go to the visitor center a few blocks away and ask for a parking pass. This will allow you to park at any metered parking space for free.

Mark Algar

Wonderfully presented unique artifacts. We took about three hours to see and read everything

YM Chao

Amazing museum, when the new extension opens, it’ll be even better!

chelsea tesch

Honestly it’s pretty boring! Definitely not worth $10. They need more music, the silence is creepy. Also they definitely need more signs and eye catching displays and interactive stuff. Very small museum, you’ll learn more online! The animal room was the only redeeming part, super cool.

Shaikh Jasem

Pleasantly surprised with how the museum was super saturated with information in such a small space. Very impressive.

Gerard McCall

Loved this place - i wish I had taken more photos. The whiote moose cow was particularly fascinating.

Samuel Law

Very cool to see the history of Yukon here

Andrey Tsirulnikov

Wonderful animal exhibition

Sean M

Very cool!! We had a great time - it is a well rounded nice piece of timeline history. Location is excellent too right off the river. The kids were very interested in the displays and also picked up some great souvenirs. Highly recommend checking out the museum.

Kaytee Milla

Definitely worth the visit! Incredible photo and animal exhibits. Must see :)

Len Ramsey

Much to see and learn.

Steve Bolton

Well done

Nolan Zurek

Very good walking tour.

Clare Hooper

Wonderful staff, great museum. The woman on duty was exceptionally helpful, absolutely made my day. Loads of information and good displays, definitely remember to go up to the 2nd floor and check out the Land and Light Collection - the Ted Harrison Collection was a highlight for me.

Eric Kahn

Easy walk thru. Nice displays. Animal room is impressive.

Kolin S. Murray

Great museum, really worth a visit. Too much to take in on one outing. Multiple displays on a variety of topics and eras. Spacious, quiet, clean, helpful staff and definitely requires multiple visits. Gorgeous map room, library, photographs, Ted Harrison collection and gift/book shop. Will be back.

Katherine Nollet

Very well done! Excellent museum!

Mary Lefebvre

It was not finished so there were big gaps in the displays but what there was was very well put together

Richard Forde-Johnston

Very interesting, especially the stuffed animals and gold rush film about Dawson. Pity some of the museum was closed to visitors for some conference..

Brian Barnes

July 2018. Excellent artifacts and local lore. We were also able to pan for gold which was a lot of fun. Expect to spend an hour here - you will not be disappointed.

Ross Ferguson

Worth the ten bucks!

Fab Delare

(Translated) Very well done and very interesting museum that teaches us a lot about the history of the Yukon and Whitehorse but also about local animals. It travels quite quickly. …

Margaret Benne

Well laid out museum with good overview of both indigenous and settler cultures

echo lo

If you want to know about Yukon, this is a " must go to " place .. you will learn a lot

Kat Dornian

A focus on the settler history of the Yukon territory. Some displays offer better information about the history than others based on what information they have on hand.

Ronnie Allen Cavender

Awesome local museum. Our guide Pascale was so knowledgeable!

Rahim Kamruddin

Amazing must go to understand the history of Yukon and whitehorse

Paul Leunissen

A must see. $10 at the door.

Maureen Hebrada

The history of the Yukon I a nut shell

Andrea vandenHoek

Oldest museum in the Yukon with a fantastic collection. I go here often with my children, and I take family when they visit

Rachel G

Great spot and you get s lot of museum for the price.

Robert Graham

Spent maybe an hour or two here, not nearly enough time to take everything in. It's a relatively small museum but it's packed with artifacts, art, and everything that symbolizes the Yukon. A few exhibits were still under construction so I only suspect it will get better.

Mark Bancroft

Excellent history of Yukon, Alcan and goldrush.

Pamela Tapert

Very interesting place to learn local history

David Bellusci

My favourite museim in Canada.

Maricarmen A.

(Translated) The wildlife show of the spectacular place! (Original) La muestra de fauna del lugar espectacular!

Larry Maguire

Had a great self tour just as I like it, my pace. The staff was very informative and helpful.

Justin Hoffmann

It's ok. Some interesting Yukon history. Great information/exhibit on the Alaska Highway.

Jenn Standring

Great! Love the blown glass in the gift shop too.

Kevin Greenshields

This an excellent museum of Yukon history. It has a particular focus on the Yukon Gold rush history 1890's to 1900's. Many historical artifacts are displayed. It also has a wonderful display of Yukon mammals. The children's programming is top notch. Yukon "theme" nights are presented and organized by the enthusiastic and knowledgable staff. Local musicians often perform during the theme nights and at other times. It is always a pleasant place to spend some time. Exhibits are often updated and expanded. MacBride has plans an expansion of their existing space in the near future.

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One of the places the one should not miss in Whitehorse. It illustrates and preserves the Yukon’s history. Worth visiting and learning about the history of Yukon. Had a great time at the meuseum. It's conveniently located near the down town. Will visit again.

Sushila Shenoy

Enjoyed it a lot! Well worth the entrance fee.

GERALD BRUNET

Great History Lesson.

Jesse Wagner

Very interesting exhibits, although some of them are shut down depending on when you go there.

Damir

I have no doubts this place is amazing, but it is closed from Dec 25th until Jan 4th so not exactly I was able to see any of it. No one bothered to update this holiday closure hours on Google or their website. At the time when all hotels in Whitehorse are packed with visitors, these guys took their sweet time off. You do have something to sell but there's still thing or two to learn about tourism industry and how to benefit of the tourists visiting Whitehorse.

Letícia Marcorin

This museum is fantastic. They have everything Yukon related. Art and history from of the first Nations, Arctic animals, history from the English colonization. They even have some old fur coats that you can try on to see how they dressed.

Klaus Ollmann

This museum is fantastic. Whoever is interested in the magnificent history of the Yukon and the Klondike should visit it and its magnitude of historic artifacts. I especially appreciated the unbelievable variety of gold samples with notes about the claims they were found on. As I had been invited to the claim of Joe Langevin on Victoria Creek and was allowed to shovel and pan there - Joe shared the findings afterwards with me back in the 70ies - I love my gold until today and was too happy to see the gold from other claims. Enjoy it as much as I did. Klaus Ollmann from Hamburg, Germany

Alireza Kasraei

Very nice place of knowledge history from Yukon

Ritch Stevenson

Well organized and worth a stop.

Matthew Good

Tons of artefacts

paulo deoliveira

Incredible First Nations exhibit. Great choice to visit in Whitehorse

Allison Button

Great program for preschool children on Saturday mornings

Kai Hangfu

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Asmita Chakraborty

This place is really an excellent tourist spot to learn about Yukon ‘s history and local culture. There are fantastic exhibits of animals, First Nations art, photographs, detailed exhibits of the history of gold rush. Staff were very helpful and knowledgeable. Took us a couple of hours to explore.

JAN PEREA

Something is missing . The museum is small but considering that is a small Town is ok. I liked most the gold rush gallery :D

Rhuan Krum

Very nice experience. It’s a must if you’re visiting the region

Karri Naus

Great place!! A lot more than I expected.

Emily Fischer

Loved the old pictures and remnants of the past.

Jay Menard

Absolutely incredible collection of Yukon memorabilia and animals. The staff is incredibly helpful and the exhibits are awesome. If you're in Whitehorse, it's well worth a couple of hours to explore.

Seda Isildar

A must place to visit while in Whitehorse!

Kael York

I had the best experience here super friendly staff. Great exhibits worth checking out.

doug richards

A must see in Whitehorse! Very informative, great displays.

Chris

(Translated) A nice little museum. We were there briefly during our stay in Whitehorse. A few stuffed animals and weapons from the earlier days. In the basement plays a film about the history of the city. (Original) Ein schönes kleines Museum. Wir waren kurz während unseres Aufenthalts in Whitehorse drinne. Ein paar ausgestopfte Tiere und Waffen aus der früheren Zeit. Im Keller spielt ein Film über die Geschichte der Stadt.

Horst Bauer

(Translated) Great museum with nice exhibits. Unfortunately, many things are too hidden to be seen properly. But does not detract from the visit. We were there in July 2017 and were able to see the already very advanced new building - then the museum will definitely be a hit. (Original) Tolles Museum mit schönen Austellungsgegenständen. Leider sind viele Dinge zu versteckt um sie richtig zu sehen. Tut dem Besuch aber keinen Abbruch. Wir waren Juli 2017 dort und konnten den schon weit fortgeschrittenen Neubau sehen - dann wird das Museum bestimmt ein Renner.

Marion -

(Translated) Beautiful design. The museum is still new and not completely furnished. But the halls are set up thematically and with care. Lots of information and the artifacts placed in context. A nice overview of the western part of Yukon. (Original) Prachtige opzet. Het museum is nog nieuw en niet helemaal ingericht. Maar de zalen zijn thematisch en met zorg opgezet. Veel informatie en de artefacten in context geplaatst. Een mooi overzicht over het westelijke deel van Yukon.

Dieter Herdes

Especially like the old part, but the integration was expertly done.

BigBeach Surplus

Good

Geoff Johnston

Very interesting and jammed full of amazing stuff to look at

Ted Ayles

Really interesting place

Ada Y.

Clean, informative, interesting. It wasn't part of my original itinerary, but I'm glad I checked it out. It was better than I expected. Admission is reasonable at $10 for adult. There were 3 levels in total to check out with some features outside the main building.

Brenda Langner

Great displays

Alberto Ferreyra

(Translated) Excellent site for learning about the history of the Yucon people and Whitehorse (Original) Excelente sitio para conocer la historia del pueblo Yucon y de Whitehorse

Pamela B Fernández H

(Translated) High cost for the exhibition it presents. You go through it in 10 min (Original) Costo elevado para la exposición que presenta. Lo recorres en 10 min

Richard Ferris

A very nice clean Museum with a limited amount of information on the Yukon area and vicinity. We only went in the inside exhibit so perhaps there was a lot more outside but although it was billed as a half a city block it was very open spacious and could have fit in half the space easily. Everything was nicely displayed well done well kept clean and neat.

JH Sam.

Love this place. Beautiful displays and friendly employees. We attended a wedding reception upstairs and it was a wonderful space.

Eric frankum

Great place to visit lots of interesting artifacts and information about whitehorse and yukons past.

Susan Bryant

It was a great night if music and laughter

Sharon Stonge

This is a well thought out building and displays. Educational and fun

Nico Romero

Beautiful Museum! Very well done.

Don Ewart

Excellent explanation of local stories. Allow an hour or so.

Leonardo Lin

Loved it! Great design for a museum too

Nadia Carmona

(Translated) The animals section is fine, just that the rest is almost empty, you better not go and enjoy the scenery (Original) Esta bien la sección de los animales solo eso lo demás está casi vacío, mejor no vayas y disfruta el paisaje

Kim Brackett

Renovations complete. Go and visit and see what's new.

Cory Erwin

The website and voicemail both state the museum is open tues-sat 10-3 , this is not the case the museum has been closed all week (which my family and I did not find out until driving all the way there and walking up to the door. Maybe update your information so you are not wasting people’s time. Not very professional

VANESSA Ombud

Very well done exhibits, admission price was a steal.

Paul Allen

This place is new and is well worth a visit. There is a lot to see and learn with good displays

Gord Brown

This was fascinating, inexpensive and informative...

Tom Friesen

Very interesting place. Generations of history well displayed. Staff friendly and helpful.

Julie Robertson

Fabulous museum of local history

Donna Kimball

Superbly done

Christina Kaiser

Always worth seeing! My kids love it! We have a family pass and like to take advantage of a lot of the activities offered year round. The construction is a bit annoying because it makes the exhibit smaller but we are looking forward to the added space!

Jessica Thiessen

The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. The exhibits were very comprehensive and had a little of everything. Sam Magee's cabin was awesome.

Randy Phillips

U have see this place

Randy Phillips

U have see this place

Rolando Trevino

History at best.

Naomi Ee

Very interesting. Well displayed and informative

Dustin Muckosky

(Translated) Excellent (Original) Excelent

Colleen TenHave

Great exhibits and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful!

Brian Uphill

They share the history of the Yukon. You can see it all there.

Fernando Sedano

(Translated) Interesting (Original) Interesante

Janet Goyette

Very nice. Knowlegeable on the topixs covered. Animals look amazine

Norma Yang

We are lucky to have free entrance to the museum and we are surprised how big it is. There are tons of artifacts and we spend way longer time than we expected. Also the Japanese lady working in front desk is very nice. We came to the museum 20 mins before it’s closed and we are very worried if we don’t have enough time. However the lady said she’ll be wait for us. She is so nice :)

Ruth Alexander

Interesting and informative

Mike Dobrensky

Great experience, many treasure,s of the Klondike on display !

Ju Wa

Super friendly staff but not really well equipped.. :)

Tanuja Skerlec

This is a must see in Whitehorse. Patricia Cunningham has curated an amazing collection of items representing northern life. Just outstanding!

LR G

Great friendly staff

Stanley Hansen

Awesome museum about Yukon,

Vick McCollum

Fun evening of Murder and Mistletoe at the Museum. Great evening! Thanks to the Museum for their great programming!

Marie-Pier Longchamps

Take a free 1 hour guided tour for free, Well worth it ! Plus pan some gold (gold guaranty) for 5$, super fun !

cliff defor

Lots of great exhibits. Really enjoyed the film on Dawson.

robert ashton

Very interesting

Kimberly Jakeman

I enjoyed this museum, it has a lot of great artifacts that you don't often see. I liked the layout of the information, they are to the point with the information so you don't need to read a novel to learn about the history.

Marilyn Skookum

Nice place for some history and animals

Ignacio Salinas Diaz

(Translated) Small but quite educational. Their animals are amazing. Come see it. Worth it. (Original) Pequeño pero bastante educativo. Sus animales están increíbles. Pasa a verlo. Vale la pena.

Fortunity Chisandure

So historically and informative... fantastic ..

Mike Spekreijse

Nice museum covering a lot of local history. Still being developed.

Neil Autton

Great little museum that they are adding onto.

Jimbo Jumbo

It was a bit of a disappointing exhibition. Very small and not much to see. They seemed to have blocked off some area for renovations. Hopefully it will be better once renovation is complete.

A Q

Excellent place

Manvir Sangha

Excellent tourist spot to learn about the history. Limited hours (could be due to COVID) but if you can work it in, worth a visit if you're in Whitehorse.

Qana

The 1 hour free tour was awesome, the girl was an awesome guide!

Kate C

Super neat little museum, packed full of interesting art, maps, artifacts, and taxidermy! The old telegraph stuff was my favorite part.

Joel Smith

Very nice mixture of different historic artifacts and even an Albino Moose!

Mark Sauer

Lots of exhibits being renovated but all around awesome experience. Definitely check this site out. Highly recommended

Steve Finlay

MacBride Museum in town. The log building doesn’t look all that big, but the inside is crammed with displays that cover the history and culture of the area from the days of the First Nations people to the gold rush days, to the building and growth of Whitehorse. There is a display of indigenous animals that is really quite an amazing example of the art of taxidermy. Other displays tell often humorous stories of many Yukon characters. And speaking of characters, the museum houses the actual cabin built by Sam McGee who inspired Robert Service’s famous poem “The Cremation of Sam McGee”. This museum is a must see in Whitehorse. Visited June 2016

Dave Mathieson

Fantastic display and descriptions of the history of the Yukon. Well worth a visit.

Dave Wire

Interesting local exhibits illustrating history in the area .. a famous history with intriguing details ..

Dave Wire

Interesting local exhibits illustrating history in the area .. a famous history with intriguing details ..

Chris Roczkowsky

Really cool worth seeing!!!!!