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In the early 1960s the Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society began collecting items of significance relating to Jasper’s history. They began working towards establishing a museum in 1978 and, when the lower floor of the museum was finally completed, the Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society office and collection moved in.
The artifact collection includes more than 9000 items on display and in storage. Some of the more interesting artifacts are the ice axe recovered from Mount Alberta, Curly Phillips canoe, the wooden shovels used to clear the trail for Mary Schaffer to get to Maligne Lake and many examples of Suzette Swift’s beautiful beadwork. The collection continues to grow with donations of many new artifacts each year.
Take a look at our Jasper artifacts collection. In the early 1960s the Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society began collecting items of significance on various subjects relating to Jasper Alberta’s history. The Jasper Museum’s collection consists of artifacts pertaining to the history of Jasper and includes views of Jasper residents as well as the activities they were involved in day to day; employment, schools, churches, hospital, sports, clubs and organizations.
If you have questions about our collection or would like to donate an item, please email us at collections@jaspermuseum.org or phone at 780-852-3013 .
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 acknowledge the financial support of the Alberta Museums Association in funding the Collection Deaccession and Storage Reorganization project.
