Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Skagway, AK Hours and Location

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Operating Hours & Seasons

Summer Hours

May through late September.

Standard Hours

• Sunday:8:30 AM-5:30 PM
• Monday:8:30 AM-5:30 PM
• Tuesday:8:30 AM-5:30 PM
• Wednesday:8:30 AM-5:30 PM
• Thursday:8:30 AM-5:30 PM
• Friday:8:30 AM-5:30 PM
• Saturday:8:30 AM-5:30 PM

Winter Hours

October through April

Standard Hours

• Sunday: Closed
• Monday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Tuesday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Wednesday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Thursday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Friday:8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Saturday: Closed

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• Christmas Day:
• Closed

• Columbus Day:
• Closed

• Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.:
• Closed

• New Year’s Day:
• Closed

• Washington’s Birthday:
• Closed

• Thanksgiving Day:
• Closed

• Veterans Day:
• Closed

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $0.00 – Entry Fee
  Entry to Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is free. Some services, such as a hiking permit for the Chilkoot Trail or a ranger led tour of Jeff. Smiths Parlor museum have associated fees.

About

Retrace the Steps of the Last Grand Adventure- The Klondike Gold Rush

Headlines screamed "Gold!" The dream of a better life catapulted thousands of people to Alaska and the Yukon Territory. Their journey shaped them, and changed the people they encountered and the north forever. Today, the park remembers the trails, boomtowns, and stories of the Klondike Gold Rush.

Directions

Park headquarters and visitor center are located at 2nd and Broadway in Skagway, Alaska. To get to Skagway by car: You can access the park via the Alaska Marine Highway or the South Klondike Highway. By plane: You can fly into the Skagway Airport. By water: You can visit the park by cruise ship, tour boat, or ferry.

Visitor Centers

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Visitor Center

The visitor center is located in the historic White Pass & Yukon Route depot. Talk to a ranger, learn about daily programs, watch park film “Gold Fever: Race to the Klondike,” and more. Restrooms, water stations, and benches are available for visitors.

Weather

Skagway has a highly variable climate with frequent rain and high winds. Average temperatures May through September range from 60 F to 47 F. Average temperatures October through April range from 38 F to 28 F.

Permits and Reservations Information