After a long port day in Skagway (which for a small town has a surprisingly lot to do even without…read morepaying for a shore excursion), my wife & I stumbled upon this museum. Before we got back on our cruise ship, we saw that the museum was still open and wandered in. It was the late afternoon, so it wasn't too crowded. We were able to go through the exhibits and read through the signage without too many other people crowding around. And we also caught the last showing of the short documentary in the theater (4:00 PM start time), which lasted about 30 minutes. We learned a lot about the Alaskan Gold Rush from this movie. The entire experience was free. In the lobby, there are rangers to answer any questions, a small gift shop, and most importantly, a clean publish bathroom!

Visited the historic park in Skagway, Alaska and really enjoyed it. It tells the fascinating story…read moreof the Klondike Gold Rush, including how gold was originally discovered in 1896 by Skookum Jim Mason, his nephew Dawson Charlie, his sister Kate Carmack and brother in law George Carmack, which quickly sparked a rush of prospectors hoping to strike it rich. The museum is run by the National Park Service and does a great job of bringing the history to life. I especially enjoyed the film explaining how the discovery unfolded and how it transformed the region almost overnight. It's incredible to imagine the hardship people went through to get there in search of gold. Even Jack London made it up to the Klondike when he was only 20 years old, which adds another interesting layer to the story. Overall, a very well-presented and informative experience that's definitely worth a visit -- It's free.

The Arctic Brotherhood Hall is one of Skagway's most distinctive Gold Rush-era landmarks. Built in…read more1899 for a fraternal organization founded by Klondike gold seekers, it is famous for its elaborate rustic façade covered in thousands of pieces of driftwood gathered from Skagway Bay. Today, the historic building houses Skagway's visitor center and remains one of Alaska's most photographed buildings.

Skagway is such a cool town. It almost feels like it's half a historical landmark with statues,…read moregold rush equipment, trains, and building exteriors that looked like Gold Rush era designs... and the other half a tourist trap with its shops and restaurants largely dependent upon tourist season for its existence. We weren't able to walk through more than a few blocks but I also don't think there was much more than what we saw via the bus that took us to our train excursion. Skagway was a stark contrast compared to Juneau and Ketchikan (the latter two were more like a normal city with the usual expected amenities).

Skagway is a small town in the Northern part of the Inside Passage of Alaska. This town is stuck in…read moretime. If you want to feel like you are in the 1800's Gold Rush, come here. I don't say that in a bad way. It is educational and very interesting. There are several breweries, one of which get very busy quick. They have tasty local beers and they couldn't be fresher. I remember my daughter needed something at a deug store and we were able to find one quickly. The town has several restaurants and some nice gift shops. I bought some nice reading glasses and a couole souveniers. Skagway is very warm and welcoming. The people could not be friendlier or more helpful. I enjoyed my time here a lot.

The post office is right in the downtown area which makes it convenient for tourists and residents…read moreto send postcards and parcels/mail. Press a bell for service. Very friendly staff. I bought stamps to send postcards and when I wasn't sure where to drop them off inside the post office, the staff said she could do that for me. Then she stamped the postcards with the Skagway mark. Pretty cool. If you're doing the Alaskan cruise, stop here to send your postcards.

I popped by this post office while in Skagway, as I wanted to mail out a few postcards to friends…read moreand family back home. This post office was conveniently located to the town and offered counter service along with a drop box. They also had PO Boxes for locals. The USPS never fails to impress me and this post office was no exception.

Nice Library in this tiny town. We were here for Geo-caching and was bought to this library for one…read moreof the hunt. We found it in a secret book. We also got the chance to look around the Library. They have a lot of good selections of books. Seatings are comfy. Great place for locals to hang out. This Library has it's history. Come over and find out more if you are in the area.

Great library for a tiny town. Plenty of space and new books. WiFi works great…read more If you love to read this is the place to come while in Skagway. Although, you can't check out the books unless you're an Alaska resident, you can while away the time and relax with a good read. Helpful librarians and a quiet sanctuary.

"She said last night she read those letters And they made…read moreher feel one hundred years old" (Bruce Springsteen) This statue was unveiled in 1997 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Skagway's founding. The city was named after the Tlingit Indian word for "windy place", where they hunted mountain bears and goats. They first encountered European Europeans in 1897 when they met a team of Canadian surveyors who were mapping the area. Within a few years, the discovery of gold in the Yukon brought in a stampede of hundreds of settlers looking to find their fortunes in the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-1898. The sculpture represents a settler and his Indian guide in the early days of Skagway. The Tinglit Indian's clothes are made from moose hide and bear skin. He his backpack is made of mountain goat skin. The gold stampeder has a wooden box on his back and has a hunting knife, shovel and gold pan strapped to him.

Staff at this U.S.P.S. location are super nice. I stopped in to mail out a few post cards while in…read moretown. It's a small rural post, so like most small posts it's closed at lunch time. It re-opens at 12:30. If you show up at lunch time, there will be a line. If you are a guest to the city, be kind and let the locals go first, they have real things to do.

People mailing luggage and backpacks, I don't get it but I frequent the post office when I travel…read moreto mail postcards. I asked the counter person if it's common for folks to mail luggage and he replied, 'it is'. Not sure if there is a weight restriction on planes or ships/ferries, regardless there can be a long wait.

This has been sitting in my reviews. Stopped by this library while on a cruise. Wherever I travel I…read morelove going to the local library. Spent an hour or so here before visiting the distillery and rest of the town. Fun fact: This library has won multiple awards. Only residents can check out books and equipment. When I was there they had some books for sale. I didn't have my backpack with me so didn't buy any books.

Like an earlier reviewer, when you travel, libraries are often the perfect spot to experience the…read morecommunity..  Haines has a beautiful, friendly, and accessible library!  We had an extended layover, via. the Alaska Ferry, and after touring the Seward Square, we found this gem.  The books open the world to visitors, and the great full length windows showcased the exterior local setting, so you could see how the community fits with the rest of the world!!!   They had an extensive book sale as well, so you can see what the locals are reading.  And of course, the biggest benefit for tourists is the informed, local information resource of the library staff, and an easy to use computer area so we can stay connected to family and friends (no service on the ferry!). I'm so glad to have found this welcoming jewel!