Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Phone
- 9079839200
- Address
- Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Skagway, AK 99840
About 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.
Hours
Summer Hours
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is open year-round. Visitor services and access to historic buildings are most abundant early May through late September. Limited services are offered October 1 through late April by appointment only.
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Changes to these hours
- Spring hours, Apr 30 to May 1, 2027: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Spring Training, May 2: Closed
- Winter Hours, Oct 1 to Apr 29, 2027: Closed
Getting there
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. The park visitor center is less than half a mile from all docks.
Weather
Skagway has a highly variable climate with frequent rain and high winds. Average temperatures May through September range from 47-60ºF. Average temperatures October through April range from 28-38ºF.
Things to do
Arts and Culture, Backcountry Camping, Backcountry Hiking, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Climbing, Food, Front-Country Hiking, Gift Shop and Souvenirs, Group Camping, Guided Tours, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Mountain Climbing, Museum Exhibits, Park Film, Picnicking, Playground, RV Camping, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Shopping, Wildlife Watching.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Klondike Gold Rush ↗