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Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 331 attractions in Seattle
Traveler Description:
This national park is really a free museum that documents Seattle history, from the fire that burned it down to the gold rush that helped build it up....... more » This national park is really a free museum that documents Seattle history, from the fire that burned it down to the gold rush that helped build it up. « less
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Attraction type: History museum, Museum, Other
Address: 319 Second Avenue South Seattle, WA 98104
Tel: 206-220-4240
Fax: 206-381-0664

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4 of 5 stars
sdtravelers   6 contributions
san diego
Oct 19, 2009

Museum had a nice overview about the history of Seattle. When we found the museum it was closing in 30 minutes so we briefly went through it. I wish we would have had an hour so we could have spent a bit more time. Lots of interesting facts about Seattle and the Alaska gold rush. Kids might be a little... more

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5 of 5 stars
reisendr   1 contribution
munich
Oct 8, 2009

We almost bypassed this nondescript brick building near Pioneer Square between dim sum in Chinatown and clam chowder along the wharf. Caught umbrella-less when it started to rain, we were resigned to hunker down in this free museum till the weather let up, but ended up staying till it closed a couple of hours later. Fascinating and excellently organized/laid out... more

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4 of 5 stars
intelno001   2 contributions
Seattle, WA
Apr 11, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I found that there were plenty of educational and interactive displays at this little museum. It's pretty small, but a lot of fun to check out. The only negative thing I can think of is that some of the historic information is repetitive. For example, the history of John Nordstrom is in about 5 different places. Fortunately, it's pretty much... more

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5 of 5 stars
JanLouTallahassee_FL   6 contributions
Tallahassee, Florida
Sep 30, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

We stumbled upon this museum while walking around Seattle. Great this museum! I enjoyed reading the personal histories of individuals involved in the Klondike gold rush. The museum is well done and well laid out. more

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5 of 5 stars
pilgrimbee   3 contributions
Schroeder, Minnesota
Jul 17, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

The Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park (Museum) was included as part of a city tour my husband and I took on our first day in Seattle. I don't remember how much time we were alloted to tour this gem but it certainly wasn't enough. I could have spent days with those interactive exhibits, reviewing the fascinating stories of the... more

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4 of 5 stars
YellowArrow   9 contributions
Michigan
Sep 25, 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

A small museum with a lot of information!! For no entrance fee you can spend an hour or so learning about the Klondike Gold Rush and follow the course of real people who participated. An interesting stop if you are walking through the Pioneer Square area. more

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4 of 5 stars
Ausausbaby   6 contributions
Charlotte, NC
Jun 29, 2004
7/7 found this review helpful

A definite must see, and you can't beat the price (it's free). It takes relatively 30 minutes, and if you get into this kind of stuff it is a must stop. great to visit after the Underground, and the sugar rush at Cow Chip cookies. more

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Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Address

319 Second Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98104
Tel: 206-220-4240 Fax: 206-381-0664