The MacBride Museum of Yukon History is the most visited museum in the Yukon. We are also an archive, a centre for learning, and a community meeting place.
Join us Tuesdays at 1:30pm all August for Wayback Historical talks with Ione Christensen at MacBride. Topics are:
August 3rd 1:30pm: Tales of the Chilkoot Trail
August 10th 1:30pm: Fort Selkirk
August 17th 1:30pm: The History of Whitehorse
August 24th 1:30pm: Sourdough Stories
Music@MacBride presents Ryan McNally on July 15th at 7pm at the MacBride Museum. Tickets available now: $10 for members $20 for non-members. Visit our website to purchase at https://t.co/p2Ggw6Wglg or call (867) 667-2709. This is a limited audience show, Covid-19 rules apply.
Gold panning at MacBride is happening daily at 11:15 and 3:15 this summer! For just $7, you can learn how to gold pan like in the Gold Rush, plus you keep the gold you find! Did you know gold panning is a practice from the Romans, who used pans to get heavy metals from river beds
On behalf of the Board and Staff of MacBride Museum, we would like to wish you and your families a Happy Holidays!
Thank you for all your support! We will be open to share the Yukon's Stories on December 29!
Stay safe and Healthy!
Happy Holiday Season everyone,
We hope everyone and their families are staying safe! For any last-minute gifts or holiday visits, MacBride will be open for these dates and hours!
Best Wishes,
The MacBride Museum Staff
Music@MacBride Update:
The Canucks Christmas Shows have been postponed.
December 17th, join Chuck Charlebois for John Prine Night with guests Kevin Barr and Rob Bergman. Tickets available by calling 667-2709.
COVID protocols apply.
Looking for the perfect gift with a touch of Yukon flare?
Don’t worry MacBride Museum’s Gift Shop has the perfect gifts for you!
We are open Tuesday to Friday, 10am-2pm,& Saturday, 10am-4pm!
If you have any question call (867) 667-2709 or visit us at 1124 Front Street, Whitehorse
[35/150] #MacBrideMinutes, Hank Karr
This week our innovator is a singer-songwriter, Hank Karr. Hank Karr has been performing in the Yukon since he moved here in 1963.
Hank’s most recent gospel album, Hank Karr: The Gospel Album CD is available at the MacBride Museum Gift shop!
We have announced our first 2021 Music@MacBride concert!
January 20, 2021: The Elaine Schiman Trio
The show starts at 7PM. Doors open at 6:45! Tickets must be purchased in advance!
Book Now!
Call (867) 667-2709 or visit us at 1124 Front Street!
[34/150] #MacBrideMinutes, George and Martha Black
Our theme for this winter’s MacBride Minutes is Icons and Innovators of the Yukon, inspired by our third floor gallery!
George and Martha Black were too political figures in the Yukon! They were also part of MacBride's founders
Are you looking for a warm, fun, and educational place to escape the cold? Visit MacBride Museum at 1124 Front Street, Whitehorse! Open year-round! Now with Covid-19 safety precautions!
We are open Tuesday to Friday, 10am-2pm, and Saturday, 10am-4pm!
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If you didn't get tickets for our October concert, don't worry! There are more concerts in our winter Music@MacBride line up!
November 18th : Erica Mah & Darcy McCord
Tickets $10 for members. $15 for the general public.
Book Now!
Call (867) 667-2709 or visit us at 1124 Front St
[33/150] #MacBrideMinutes, Buzzsaw Jimmy
This week we will be showcasing one of the Yukon’s most interesting businessmen, Buzzsaw Jimmy.
Jimmy is known for inventing a buzzsaw on wheels
Fall is here in the Yukon, but luckily for us MacBride Museum is open year-round!
We have switched to our 2020 Winter hours.
We will be open Tuesday to Friday, 10am-2pm, and Saturday, 10am-4pm!
[32/150] #MacBrideMinutes, Printing Press
The press was made in Cleveland, Ohio, at the turn of the century and was one of the first ever used in the Yukon. It made its way to Whitehorse via Bennett, BC, in the year 1900, and was used by the @WhitehorseStar until the 1940s.
Thank you to everyone who came out for our 2020 Music@MacBride series. It’s been so lovely seeing everyone and getting out community together in a safe way.
Keep your eyes open for upcoming events!
[31/150] #MacBrideMinutes, Orpheum Theatre
The Orpheum Theatre, onced owned by "Klondike" Kate, was once known for hosting the dance hall girls of the klondike. During those times, the theatre would be packed with prospectors who filled the stage with gold dust.
[30/150] #MacBrideMinutes, Taylor and Drury Store
This month we will be showcasing artifacts and stories from the Yukon after the Klondike Gold Rush. A
The Yukon's longest lived and largest merchandising firm, Taylor and Drury,Nineteen posts were built over their 70 years.