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...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. 

Restaurant CLOSED for dinner but open to public for Gold Terra Town Hall Meeting 7:00pm Tuesday, October 1st.

The hours for our Restaurant, The Miner's Mess, operated by Hidden Gem 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. 

Did You Know?

Rocks in the Yellowknife area are very old. The earliest rock yet found, at Acasta River, has been dated to over 4 billion years.