This place is free. The personal draw for me was learning about a different gold rush than the one I learned about growing up in California. It was cool to learn how the Klondike gold rush turned Seattle into it's own boomtown as a port to reach Alaska and helped to make Seatle what it is today. I was pleasantly surprised to find one of the highlighted individuals they give information on as people that followed the gold rush was the founder of Nordstrom and that he wrote a book. It was a nice place to fill time and learn some new things before catching a train out.

Walked over from our hotel - fun exhibits & one can't beat the price. Had recently viewed the documentary film "Dawson City: Frozen Time" about the Canadian gold rush which really made our visit more enjoyable. We spent over an hour combing over the various displays. Even the story about the building itself was quite interesting. Be sure to check out the nearby Waterfall Garden Park if you are strolling in the neighborhood.

This is actually just one part of Klondike Gold Rush NHP, the others being in Alaska. It's a small museum that gives an overview of the gold rush and how Seattle became a boomtown as a gateway to the north. Nice exhibits and free entry.

I'll give this free museum credit for one thing above all: it really cemented my desire to go to Alaska! It's a small museum in near Pioneer Square that provides visitors a fascinating insight into the huge but short-lived Klondike Gold Rush, which really put Seattle on the map as a hub for stampeders from the east. It's definitely an interesting stop on your Seattle journey, particularly if you are in the area, which you should be for one of the underground tours!

Walked round the old town and spotted the museum. My wife agreed we pop in and about 1 1/2 hrs later we came out.. Fantastic displays of the Gold Rush and also impacts of WW2 on Japanese immigrants. Watched both films the museum offered on the Gold Rush. Got our weight converted to value in gold.... An absolute gem, educational and entreating really don't miss it.