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Skagway Museum and Archives

Seventh Ave. and Spring Street, Skagway, AK 99840
907-983-2420
Ranked #8 of 17 attractions in Skagway
4.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Owner description: The history and rich culture of Skagway are featured in its most treasured artifacts, mementos, photographs and historical records dating from the...... more » Owner description: The history and rich culture of Skagway are featured in its most treasured artifacts, mementos, photographs and historical records dating from the early 1900s. « less
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Whitehorse, Canada
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012

Skagway is a part of my life ~ I have done a lot of growing here ~ The history seems to be my own . More

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nolaqueen
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238 reviews 238 reviews
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119 helpful votes 119 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 13, 2011
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We spent a day just walking the town. Took a walk with a ranger. The museum is awesome and history of these small places in Alaska is amazing. Make sure to go to the saloon/brothel and walk up to the cemetery. More

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Irvine, CA
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 29, 2011

It is a small little museum but very charming and there is a nice collection of Alaskan history. We even met a local photographer, Michael Klensch, who happened to be there for a book signing of his Aurora's Winter Waltz book. There was also a collection of his photographic works on display in the museum. It was a cute little... More

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West Virginia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 28, 2004
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Nice museum regarding history of the area. Small admission charge is well worth it and people there very friendly. If you go all the way to Skagway don't miss this for a little history lesson. More

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Vienna, Austria
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81 reviews 81 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012
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