Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives

Région touristique : Jasper National Park

Located in the scenic Rocky Mountain town of Jasper, Alberta, the Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives is dedicated to collect, preserve and make available for research and exhibition documents and artifacts which illustrate the human history of Jasper National Park and the Yellowhead corridor.

For more than 10,000 years here in Follow in their footsteps along this mountain corridor...experience their stories...discover the Spirit of Jasper.


Our Historical Gallery tells the story of the Athabasca Valley, its inhabitants and travellers just passing through who have left their mark on our landscape.


ALSO DISCOVER...

The Showcase & Alcove Galleries - Featuring the work of local artists and special historical exhibits. This gallery changes regularly.

Museum Gift Shop - Our tax free gift shop has an extensive selection of history books, jewellry, crafts and gift items.

Renseignements sur les collections

The artifact collection consists of objects pertaining to the human history of the Jasper National Park and Yellowhead corridor area. It focuses on historic commerce such as outfitting, guiding, packing, surveying and the railway; as well as recreational subjects such as climbing, skiing, hiding and riding. It also consists of objects and materials associated with pioneer households.

Nombre approximatif d'objets ou de spécimens dans la collection : over 5000

Archives

The Archives holdings include:books, periodicals and pamphlets pertaining to the human and natural history of the region, a manuscript collection of more than 45 metres of personal and business papers, diaries, memoirs, literary manuscripts and records of various clubs, organizations and official bodies.

The photographic holdings include 8,000 items in the form of negatives, prints, albums and transparencies. Reproduction and photographic services available. Researchers are encouraged to make an appointment.

Architectural Records • Cartographic Materials • Electronic Records • Prints and Drawings • Manuscripts • Films and Videos • Photographs • Sound Recordings • Textual Records
Autre : Historical Photographic Collection

Beaux-arts

Culture :
Canadian

Média : Painting • Photography • Prints and Drawings

Histoire humaine

Artifact Collection
The Jasper Yellowhead Museum and Archives house over 5000 artifacts in the collection storage. Some of the more interesting items include woolen bathing suits worn at Miette Hot Springs, wooden shovels used on the Skyline Trail in 1911, and many beautiful examples of Suzzette Swift's beadwork. The collection continues to grow with donations of new artifacts arriving regularly.

Clocks or Time-Keeping Devices • Communications Devices • Costumes and Accessories • Exploration and Survey • Furniture or Furnishings • Household Objects or Domestic Technology • Local History • Manuscripts • Maps, Charts, Plans or Blueprints • Medals • Medical History and Technology • Memorabilia • Military History and Technology • Musical Instruments • Oral History • Sports Equipment • Toys and Games • Weapons • Imaging : Film : Photographs : Video • Transportation : Railway

Sciences naturelles

Collections biologiques ou plantes et animaux
Botany • Zoology : Vertebrates : Birds (Aves) : Mammals (Mammalia)

Sciences de la Terre et collections géologiques
Minerals • Rocks

Collections de paléontologie
Fossil Collections

Services

Our gallery staff is bilingual.
(French & English)

Services de recherche

Open to the public Wednesdays 9 - 4 pm and by appointment.

Archival Records

Programmes Éducatifs

Educational programming by request.

Information aux Visiteurs

Information Centre or Desk • Parking Facilities : Free : Bus • Gift shop • Special Needs Facilities : Washrooms : Wheelchair access • Cloakroom • Washrooms
Autres visites guidées : Guided tours by request

Services de bénévoles

Tâches : Board of Directors, archives, collections, fundraising, special events

Avantages d'adhésion

- bi annual newsletter
- free admision
- gift shop discount
-historical outings and events

Services Internet

General Information • Collections • Events • Virtual Exhibitions • Education • School Visits or Programs • Directions or Map • Local History • Online Giftshop or Bookstore

Liens touristiques locaux

Local Attractions

Publications et produits

We also carry one of the best selections of Jasper history books as well as a selection of unique gifts.

Books • Postcards • Posters • T-Shirts or Sweatshirts or Caps • Commemorative Souvenirs
Autre : Local History Books

Images en vedette

Carte

Consultez le site Web

Emplacement

Adresse :	400 Bonhomme Street Jasper, Alberta (across from the Jasper Aquatic Centre) Jasper, Alberta T0E 1E0 Voir la carte
Téléphone :	780-852-3013
Télécopieur :	780-852-3010
Adresse postale :	Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives P.O. Box 42, Jasper, Alberta T0E 1E0
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