Incredible set of photos and pieces from the Yukon gold rush. Good section on the history of fairbanks major flood and the association of the town with dog sledding. Considering how much there is for the size and being free its a pretty nice spot to spend a couple hours.
Fantastic little gem of a place! And the best part? Its free! Make sure you buy something in the gift store though to help support the museum Great exhibits on Fairbanks, especially the history of the town and surrounding areas. Plus all the info on dogsledding + memorabilia. Also, visit the stores in the same building for some more hidden gems.
Very nice little museum! So interesting and full of history...
Dont let Google Maps fool you when you look it up on your phone. Its inside the creepy looking mall area. The mall itself it cool BTWs. We loved reading about the mining, dog sledding, and Great Flood history that the museum had to offer. Seeing relics and newspapers really put you in the shoes of those that had to live through those periods in history. The video on dog sledding was very fun and informative too!This place really shows the importance of preserving local history no matter how small your town is.
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Very nice museum. I highly recommend it.
Not to be missed! A super little FREE museum showcasing Klondike Gold rush and the history of AK dog sled mushing and racing! You can easily spend 20 min. - 2 hours here.
Free but indeed so informative..Staff so helpful
If youre on a cruise tour, dont miss this. $5 admission & $3 for seniors. Has the best dog musher history and artifacts, and Fairbanks history.
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