The Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society started working toward a museum in 1978. In 1985, they agreed to purchase a partially completed building on Pyramid Lake Road was purchased. In 1990 the lower floor of this structure was completed, and the Society’s office and Jasper Museum archives moved in.
Summer Hours
(May 19 – Mid October)
Open Daily : 10 am – 5 pm
Winter Hours
(Mid October – Mid May)
Open Thursday – Sunday
10 am – 5 pm
General Admission to the museum can be made through donation online or upon entrance.
Make the most of your next trip to Jasper National Park! Experience the rich history of the Jasper Region by exploring the Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives. View all the information you need to know before your visit!
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$8.00 |
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$7.00 |
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$7.00 |
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$5.00 |
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Under 5 |
Free |
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$18.00 |
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Society Members |
Free |
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$60.00 |
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Daily
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
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Thursday – Sunday |
10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
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The Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives is a local Museum open to everyone. Respectful sharing of spaces and resources ensures an enriching experience for all visitors. Appropriate personal behaviour, decorum and conduct are required from visitors at all times. This ensures that the entire visiting public is treated with respect, and that every visitor has an equal opportunity to enjoy a meaningful experience. Activities and/or actions inconsistent with Museum values will not be tolerated.
The Gift Shop is open Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and until 7 p.m. on Thursday.
You can also shop online.
This gallery includes exhibits on the fur trade, the railway, and early exploration and tourism in Jasper National Park. Among are featured artefacts that make up Jasper’s unique history.
With two rotating exhibits constantly breathing fresh life into our spaces, there’s always something new to discover, making every visit a journey of artistic and historic exploration. Join us in celebrating the ever-changing world of art and be part of an endless conversation of Jaspers past and present.
The Jasper-Yellowhead Museum archives’ holdings include thousands of photographs, historic books, periodicals & manuscripts pertaining to the human and natural history of the Jasper region.
The Jasper-Yellowhead Museum archives’ holdings include thousands of photographs, historic books, periodicals & manuscripts pertaining to the human and natural history of the Jasper region.
When you become a Member of the Jasper-Yellowed Historical Society, you also become part of our Jasper-Yellowhead Museum family. Membership with us brings you a full year of unlimited access to outstanding exhibitions, exclusive previews, and money-saving discounts.
Our online Jasper Museum Gift Shop offers a range of souvenirs, gift items and books.
Summer Hours (May 19 – Mid October):
Open Daily : 10 am – 5 pm
Winter Hours (Mid October – Mid May):
Open Thursday – Sunday : 10 am – 5 pm
We respectfully acknowledge that Jasper National Park is located in Treaty 6 and 8 as well as the traditional lands of the Anishinabe, Aseniwuche Winewak, Dene-zaa, Nêhiyawak, Secwépemc, Stoney Nakoda, Mountain Métis and Métis. We acknowledge the past, present, and future generations of these nations who continue to steward the land.
We here at, The Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Alberta Museums Association in funding the Collection Deaccession and Storage Reorganization project.
