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Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

Free visitor center in the 1898 depot, the Gold Fever film and Gold Rush museum exhibits.

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By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026

Illustrative photo
WhereBroadway
SeasonVisitor center and museums mainly summer; Moore House and Jeff Smith's Parlor closed late Sept to late April
HoursVary daily; check visitor center at 2nd & Broadway
CostFree
AccessVisitor center programs and facilities wheelchair accessible; hearing assistance and audio description for the film on request
From the docksAbout 6 min walk · Directions · 3D walking map
Video: National Park Service, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park · 5:36 · Captions in the player · Transcript and details on nps.gov · A short ad plays first.

Free visitor center in the 1898 depot, the Gold Fever film and Gold Rush museum exhibits.

Read more about its history

Highlights

  • 25-minute film 'Gold Fever: Race to the Klondike'
  • Free ranger talks of about 25 minutes, early May to late September (no ranger-led walking tours)
  • Jeff. Smiths Parlor Museum: free 30-minute guided tour, ticket from the visitor center
  • Moore House exhibit
  • Dyea Campground $10/site/night

Facts checked October 18, 2026 with nps.gov, nps.gov, nps.gov. Hours and prices change, so confirm before you go.

nps.gov/klgo →

Map: Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

The 3D map shows the walk here from the Broadway Dock. Expand it to pick your dock and explore.

3D walking map with times → · Park Service maps

Map: USGS elevation; streets and buildings © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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