Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park • Washington

Large brick wall with glass windows.

display of old newspapers

One ton pile of gold bars

Front entrance to park

replica of Stampeders winter cabin

Big wheel to find your fortune

Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory of Canada. Today, the park is your gateway to learn about the Klondike Gold Rush, explore the area's public lands, and engage with the local community.

Cadillac Hotel
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Two floor of interesting and interactive exhibits and displays
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How many gold bars take to make one ton?
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On the corner of Jackson St and 2nd Ave S
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Compare a replica Stampeders winter cabin to your home.
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Spin the big wheel and see if you would have struck it rich.
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A ranger holds a door open for people

You set the pace for your Klondike experience in Seattle

colorful painting of mountains with a lake and rocky foreground

Explore rotating exhibits that feature art, history, culture and more. Check out the what's in the Kerr Room now!

Ranger listening to a seashell that a young girl is holding up.

The National Park Service is involved in the greater Seattle area beyond our visitor center walls.

Multiple books line wooden shelves

All you need to know to prepare for your visit.

In a train car where an instructor leads two passengers through a tactile exploration of map.rati

Trails and Rails guides provide programs on the Coast Starlight daily through Sunday, September 27, 2026.

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Get answers to questions, sign-up for ranger programs, see special exhibits, or earn your Junior Ranger badge, all at the visitor center!

Last updated: June 9, 2026

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319 Second Ave S.
Seattle, WA 98104

Phone:

206 220-4240

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