Welcome
...to the Yellowknife Historical Society website! Our mandate is to preserve the heritage of Yellowknife and to promote the development of sites and exhibits that will further the understanding and appreciation of the community's rich and fascinating history, while contributing to the tourism and economic potential of the North. Click here to Get Involved
The Yellowknife Historical Museum is located by the Giant Mine site / Boat Launch.
Our Hours Are
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 10:00-5:00
Wednesday 10:00-5:00
Thursday 10:00-5:00
Friday 10:00-5:00
Saturday 10:00-5:00
Sunday CLOSED
If you'd like to rent this space, reach out to our Museum Manager at manager@yellowknifehistory.com or check our "Renting the Museum" page under "Museum" dropdown menu on the top righthand side of this page.
Join us for our AGM and BBQ! Sunday, September 22nd, 3:00-5:00 at the Yellowknife Historical Museum.
The hours for our Restaurant, The Miner's Mess, operated by Hidden Gem are DECK DINING ONLY (due to events taking place in the restaurant hall) for the following dates and times:
TUESDAY, SEP. 17 - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
WEDNESDAY, SEP. 18 - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
THURSDAY, SEP. 19 - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
The restaurant's regular hours are:
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm (Buffet Brunch 9 am to 2:30 pm)
Sunday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm (Buffet Brunch 9 am to 2:30 pm)
Contact the Restaurant:
Martin Maguta
E: mgutaz@gmail.com
PH: +1 (867) 445-6409
The museum is located on Chief Drygeese Territory, the traditional territory of the Wiìliìdeh Yellowknives Dene, and home of the North Slave Métis. We respectfully acknowledge our presence on their land around Yellowknife.
