George Johnston Museum and Heritage Park

George Johnston Museum and Heritage Park is the Teslin attraction named after a venerated Tlingit elder, trapper, fur trader, entrepreneur and photographer. Johnston's superpb photographs, his 1928 snow-white hunting car and exhibits of Tlingit ceremonial regalia and traditional artifacts tell the story of the Inland Tlingit as they meet the rapid changes of the first half of the 20th century.

A small theatre shows a renowned National Film Board film: "Picturing a People" by Tlingit Director Carol Geddes, hourly. Visitors can stroll prepared trails and picnic in interpretive rest areas.

The museum gift shop replicating Johnston's 1950 general store stocks furs and Tlingit arts and crafts.

Features

• Pull-through Parking
• Wheel Chair Accessible
• Member Free. Senior, School Group and Family
• Discounts
• Self Guided
• Gift Shop

Rates

• Individual: $5
• Member: Free
• Family: $15
• Senior: $4
• School/Group: $3.50
• Comment: Member Free. Senior, School Group and Family Discounts

Exhibits

• The exhibits are professionally designed and explore the story of the Inland Tlingit People and Teslin life through traditional regalia, Tlingit artifacts and the story and photographs of the venerated Tlingit Elder George Johnston. Visitors are captivated by the stunning display of his fully restored 1928 Chev hunting car and the replica of his store which serves and the museum's gift shop.

Tours

• Length: 45 min
• Tour Customize: Yes
• Guided: Self Guided
• Special Features: "Picturing A People"and other First Nation themes
• Language: English written and spoken

School/Group Programs

• Offers school programs at museum

Rental

• Rental Space Available
• Comment: The museum hosts small receptions; use of kitchen off site
• Catering is available on site

Donnenworth House, 3126 Third Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 1E7
Phone: (867) 667-4704 | Fax: (867) 667-4506 | Email: info@heritageyukon.ca

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