Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park - Seattle, WA, 319 Second Avenue S, Seattle, WA (2026)

This Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park – Seattle, WA page is managed by the National Park Service and represents “Seattle Area National Park Sites” – an administrative structure comprised of the Seattle unit of Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial (a unit of Minidoka National Historic Site), and the Wing Luke Museum of th

e Asian Pacific American Experience (an affiliated area of the National Park System). The Minidoka National Historic Site page is managed separately by the National Park Service, and the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial and Wing Luke Museum pages are managed by partners. Seattle Area National Park Sites collaborates with its partners and the communities it serves to identify and share nationally significant stories associated with Seattle’s history and culture. We welcome your comments and hope that our conversations here will be courteous. You are fully responsible for the content of your comments. We do not discriminate against any views, but we reserve the right to delete any of the following:

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08/03/2026

Join us during Pioneer Square First Thursday Art Walk for an evening of youth-led interpretive programs presented by the park's In My Backyard Youth Leadership and Youth Artist-in-Residence programs!

Youth Internship Program Showcase
Thursday, August 6
6 pm to 8 pm
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
319 Second Ave S

This event features youth art and projects that celebrate the park's 50th birthday. Come celebrate these incredible young leaders and artists as we honor the park's Golden Anniversary!

📷: NPS / A. Aziz

Image Description: A person in a blue shirt stands behind a table with art supplies giving a thumbs up while another person in a National Park Service uniform kneels in front on the table to craft their own paper gold rush character. Additional people in blue shirts and a green shirt talk in the background.

07/14/2026

From Rome to Charlotte, and Waipahu to Ho Chi Minh City and everything in between, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park welcomes you. We are excited to have people from so many places visit us. Throughout the summer, we invite visitors to add where they are visiting from to our whiteboard in the park’s visitor center.

We hope to see you all again and if you haven’t visited us yet, we can’t wait to meet you!

Image: NPS/B. Dixon

Image Description: A compilation of digitized, hand-drawn responses to the question, “Where Are you Visiting From?” Hundreds of responses in various color, size, and handwriting styles fill a black background and represent hundreds of cities, states, and countries.

06/30/2026

Fifty years ago today, June 30, 1976, Congress authorized Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park with units in Seatle and Alaska to preserve “for the benefit and inspiration of the people of the United States, historic structures and trails associated with the Klondike Gold Rush” of 1897-1898 (P.L. 94-323). The Seattle unit is located in the historic Pioneer Square neighborhood and operates a FREE visitor center and museum at 319 Second Avenue South, open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm.

Join us TODAY for a live broadcast of "Cascade of History" from the park, 11 am to 1 pm. Host Feliks Banel and special guests will explore Seattle and Pioneer Square's past, present, and future. You can also listen live at 101.1 FM in Seattle or via streaming platforms.

Image: E. Gonzalez

Image Description: A collage of graphics in the shape of a ranger hat - a mountain, historic buildings, people, park rangers, hands, flowers, and trees. Words read Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park 1976 - Celebrating 50 Years - 2026

05/13/2026

Did you know 2026 marks the park's 50th anniversary? Hooray for half a century! 🎉

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park was authorized by an act of Congress signed into law on June 30, 1976. What a time it’s been since then!

Watch this page for updates, events, and special programs as we celebrate through the year.

Come share our anniversary with us! We would love to see you! 🎊

📷: NPS

[Image Description: Photo of red brick building wearing an illustrated green and gray striped birthday hat. An illustrated oversized cupcake with a single candle and a pink wrapper sits in front of the building.]

04/24/2026

Klondike Gold Rush is now recruiting for the In My Backyard 2026 Cohort! 🌿

In My Backyard is a three-week paid summer internship designed for high school students who would like to learn about the National Park Service through hands-on interpretation.

The internship focuses on building skills in public speaking, research, teamwork, and professional responsibility. In My Backyard interns (also known as IMBYs), will work collaboratively with park staff, park partners, and each other to design and deliver an interpretive program connected to Klondike’s 50th Anniversary. 🎉

The internship culminates in a Public Showcase during Pioneer Square’s First Thursday Art Walk in August (August 6, 2026) where IMBYs will present their interpretive program to park audiences.

Youth who are new to and curious about national parks, storytelling, and public speaking are encouraged to apply.

✅ Applications are open through May 8. Visit the park’s website to learn more and apply:

www.nps.gov/klse/getinvolved/in-my-backyard.htm

Join a team of young leaders making an impact right here in Seattle! 🌞

📷: NPS
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🖼️[Image Descriptions: Image 1: A group of teens in matching blue shirts smile outside a brick building with large windows, while two staff kneel in front with arms outstretched – Image 2: Three teens in blue shirts lead an interactive table display with photos and materials as two adults engage; one teen smiles and gives a thumbs-up – Image 3: Two interns in matching blue shirts with the words “In My Backyard” on the back work on booklets with writing tools, one smiling as they write while the other looks at an artifact nearby.]

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319 Second Avenue S
Seattle, WA
98104

Telephone

+12062204240

Website

http://www.nps.gov/klse

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