Kluane Museum of Natural History
Tourism Region: Yukon
The Kluane Museum is the Yukon's premier natural history museum. The museum is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Yukon's natural history as told through its magnificent wildlife exhibits presented in diorama form. The museum also interprets the relationship of the local First Nations with nature.
About the Collections
Natural history specimens - mammals and birds. Ethnographic artifacts - Athapaskan, Southern Tutchone. 20th Century historical artifacts - household, horse transport, mining, trapping, fishing.
Approximate number of objects in the collections: 800
Decorative Arts
Traditional and ceremonial dress, household objects and tools.
Costumes
Fine Arts
Culture:
Aboriginal or First Nations
Period:
Historical
Human History
Ceremonial Objects
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Costumes and Accessories
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Household Objects or Domestic Technology
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Toys and Games
Natural Sciences
Plants and Animals (Biological Collections)
Zoology
: Vertebrates
: Fish (Pisces)
: Birds (Aves)
: Mammals (Mammalia)
Earth Science and Geological Collections
Rocks •
Precious Stones (Lapidary)
Paleontological Collections
Fossil Vertebrates (Vertebrate Paleontology)
Services & Activities
Research Services
Information Centre
Visitor Services
Self guided tour through museum. Gift shop with many hand made crafts. Large pull through parking lot.
Films and Videos
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Accessible by Public Transportation
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Information Centre or Desk
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Parking Facilities
: Free
: Bus
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Gift shop
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Special Needs Facilities
: Parking
: Washrooms
: Wheelchair access
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Washrooms
Food Services
Other: The restaurant at Burwash Landing Resort is a few minutes away.
Publications and Products
Beaded handmade moosehide moccasins, burl bowls, books and videos on the North and the Klondike Gold Rush
Books •
Brochures •
CD-ROMS •
Postcards •
Posters •
T-Shirts or Sweatshirts or Caps •
Videos
Other: Major gift shop featuring native handicrafts and local art work.
Featured Images
Moose Hide Jacket
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Musk-oxen Diorama
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Spruce Root Basket
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Bear Den Diorama
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Cabin and Meat Cache
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Map
Location
| Address: |
Km. 1,759 (Mile 1,043) Alaska Highway Burwash Landing, Yukon Y0B 1V0 See Map |
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| Telephone: | 867-841-5561 |
| Fax: | 867-841-5605 |
| Mailing Address: |
Kluane Museum of Natural History Box 45, Burwash Landing, Yukon Y0B 1V0 |
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Hours of Operation
Operations:
Seasonal
15 May to September 15th
Open: 15 May to 15 Sept. - 9 am to 6:30 pm
7 days a week
Closed:
None during the season
Admission:
Charged
Adults $3.95
Seniors(60 and Over)$2.95
Children 18 and under - Free
Groups (20 or more) $1.95 per person
Includes admission to Wildlife Video Theatre
Discounts:
Groups •
Seniors
