Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
Designation: National Historical Park
Location: Washington
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 Weather Information
Warm dry summers from mid-July through mid-Sept, all the rest of the year, mainly rainy and cool.
🚗 Directions
The park and visitor center are located on the northwest corner of 2nd Ave South and South Jackson Street in the former Cadillac Hotel. The Pioneer Square neighborhood is serviced by several public transportation options. Visit your directions page for more information about parking.
Images
Cadillac Hotel
Credit: NPS
Two floor of interesting and interactive exhibits and displays
Credit: NPS photo
How many gold bars take to make one ton?
Credit: NPS Photo
On the corner of Jackson St and 2nd Ave S
Credit: NPS Photo
Compare a replica Stampeders winter cabin to your home.
Credit: NPS Photo
Spin the big wheel and see if you would have struck it rich.
Credit: NPS Photo
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Friday, Mar 6
Moderate rain
High: 49.5°F | Low: 42.6°F
Humidity: 92%
Wind: 8.5 mph
Rain Chance: 89%
UV Index: 2
Sunrise: 06:40 AM
Sunset: 06:02 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (93%)
Visibility: 2 mi
Dew Point: 44.4°F
Cloud Cover: 89%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, Mar 7
Overcast
High: 51.4°F | Low: 47.8°F
Humidity: 93%
Wind: 12.8 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 2
Sunrise: 06:38 AM
Sunset: 06:03 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (87%)
Visibility: 2 mi
Dew Point: 47.6°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Sunday, Mar 8
Heavy rain
High: 46.9°F | Low: 36.9°F
Humidity: 93%
Wind: 14.3 mph
Rain Chance: 84%
UV Index: 2
Sunrise: 06:36 AM
Sunset: 06:05 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (80%)
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: 42.3°F
Cloud Cover: 84%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Alerts
Park Events
Living Voices: Klondike - The Last Adventure
Join us for a FREE 45-minute performance of "Klondike: The Last Adventure" presented by Living Voices.
Come along with Beth, an independent young woman, who leaves her past behind, to join others on a dangerous journey in the hunt for gold and with hopes of a new life.
Date: Dec 27, 2025 12:00am to Dec 27, 2025 12:00am
Paid Event
Living Voices: Journey from the Dust
Experience a powerful live multimedia performance that brings one of the most difficult chapters in U.S. history to life. Journey From the Dust tells the story of a young man’s resilience during the Dust Bowl and Great Depression. Through dynamic solo performance and archival film, Living Voices offers a personal look at how individuals and communities survived—finding strength, music, and moments of hope along the way.
Date: Dec 28, 2025 12:00am to Dec 28, 2025 12:00am
Paid Event
TERMINUS: A Glacier Story
Experience the glaciers of Olympic National Park through the eyes of artists.
Join us for our Visiting Artist Series during Pioneer Square First Thursday Art Walks:
✨ Feb 5 — Maddi Bacon: Intro to Zine Making (6–8pm)
✨ Mar 5 — Kim Weaver: Quick Writes Poetry (6–8pm)
🎤 Suze Woolf: Terminus, Art + Science (Artist Talk at 6pm)
📍 Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
🎟️ Free entry
🗓️ Exhibit on view through March 5, 2026
Location: Pioneer Square, City of Seattle, WA
Date: Feb 5, 2026 12:00am to Feb 5, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
319 Second Ave S.
Seattle, WA 98104
🏤 Mailing Address:
319 Second Ave S.
Seattle, WA 98104
📞 Voice Phone: 2062204240
✉️ Email: klse_ranger_activities@nps.gov