Our History

Konrad Domes and his class at Yukon College originally designed this building as a Catholic church and First Nation congregation, built in 1974.  The church was considered too large for the community, but the design was so unique that Father Huijbers asked the museum society if they would be interested in using it for their planned museum structure.  The society was a group of local people who had created displays about the Kluane region in the Burlbilly cabin.  Soon after the present Museum of Natural History was built, the artifacts were transferred to their new home.

The beautiful exhibits in the museum show Yukon animals in their own habitat as well as many displays of First Nation’s tools and clothing.  It also boasts a small theater showing films of interest from the history of the area.

Local crafts are on sale in the lobby.  There are also historical and natural displays on the grounds, picnic tables in which to enjoy a brief repast, or the opportunity to take a selfie with the world’s largest gold pan.  The current painting of which was designed and created by local Kluane First Nation citizen Jared Dulac.