The Jasper Museum Exhibitions feature exhibits which are culturally and historically significant to the Jasper and Yellowhead corridor area and change several times a year.
Our permanent Historic Exhibition Gallery (1100 sq. ft.) was renamed the Fred Kofin Historical Gallery in 2010 in honour of our longest serving JYHS Treasurer.
Among the displays are exhibits on the fur trade, the railway, and early exploration and tourism in Jasper National Park. Among our featured artefacts is Curly Phillips’ canoe, the ice axe from Mt. Alberta, and David Thompson’s musket balls recovered from Athabasca Pass.
Our Showcase Gallery (750 sq ft) exhibits change throughout the year. Some of our past summer exhibits include Outfitters and Guides of the Glittering Mountains, Bears in the Alley and David Thompson 200 Years Later. During the rest of the year we feature exhibits by local artisans and photographers, travelling historical exhibits and special displays like our ever popular Festival of Trees.
Our Alcove Gallery (187 sq. ft.) exhibits change throughout the year.
This exhibit space has featured smaller art shows, historical displays and is sometimes used for children’s activities.
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.
