skagway museum and archives

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  miss_jl

  This museum was a delight to visit with all the history and artifacts to be read about and seen. I am happy we went here.

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  138leannem

  We stopped here to watch the movie which was free, it was a 30-minute clip of life during th egold rush which was very interesting. They had a book shop and very very clean toilets.

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  ashdwalk

  If u want to see a nice small cheap museum about the local history this is the place to go. Bring your student ID u get in for a dollar

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  kevinlW220CU

  Alaska has so much fascinating history, that a quick divert to the Museum is certainly worth an hour. I'm a history buff, but even my wife enjoyed it.

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  711lynnw

  This museum only charges $2 and will keep your umbrella at the front for you. They also allow pictures. Most of the items on display are from local residents, past and present, and items from the gold rush era. One item on display that is worth seeing is a blanket made from the necks of ducks. The museum is located away from the cruise ship madness on a side street, well worth the walk.

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  BVS5

  I walked into Skagway from the harbour. The railway ticket office is one of the first buildings you come to and it has a history associated with those early Gold Rush days. Next door was the Klondike Ranger Service. They run Walking Tours through the town. It was very well done. The young lady began by explaining the geography of the area and then she gave us a potted history of the early settlers. We then walked through the town and she explained the significance of sites which related to those times. The tour took an hour. I would suggest that you take the tour before you go back to the Museum in the Klondike Ranger Service building. This museum has great displays and a large number of excellent photographs. These exhibits relate to that "Gold Rush Era" and show just how difficult life was for those who chose this as a career.

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  Courtney02

  The museum looks like a little house with not much to offer, and then you go inside... What a great place! The layout was well thought out and easy to navigate. A bounty of history throughout and well displayed. We enjoyed the entire facility, including the immaculate restrooms. The staff were polite, helpful and as involved as you requested. Don't miss out on this amazing little gem when you visit Skagway, AK!

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  R76S

  Very small museum, but it honestly transpires what the 1898 gold rush was all about.. I recommend that you take half and hour or more to see this small museum.. Its very easy to get there from the pier.. and you will fill yourself with the history of the city.

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  JOSEPHO611

  I enjoyed the history and the tour given by the ranger (it was free) Very clean restrooms too. How many more words do I have to put in this review to have it published

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  BilloEngland

  We enjoyed this as part of our stroll around town ,others have described it well.This was in contrast to our afternoon white water rafting trip !