Yukon Transportation Museum

The Lemon Tour
2019-08-28 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | Yukon
The lemonade tour explores transportation and shipping through the context of bringing lemons to the north following the Klondike Gold Rush! This guided tour includes a fresh glass of lemonade made by you at the end, and is included with admission!
The lemonade tour occurs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 3pm over the summer. For any questions, give us a call at 867-668-4792!

Punjabi Dinner with Gurdeep
2019-09-21 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Yukon
On September 21st, join us at the Yukon Transportation Museum for a Punjabi dinner at the YTM with Gurdeep Pandher. You’ll enjoy a fantastic meal, hear poetry from a local poet, and learn some Bhangra dancing!

And you’ll be enjoying all of this in a great space at the Yukon Transportation Museum! As part of this night you’ll also get to see behind the scenes in a museum and a few artifacts that aren’t usually able to be out of storage.

NOTE: This event is sold out. For those who bought tickets, it will actually be starting at 6pm!

For tickets and further information, visit Gurdeep’s page! https://www.gurdeep.ca/tickets/punjabi-dinner-ytm/

Culture Days-Raven Making at the YTM
2019-09-27 - 2019-09-29 | Yukon
Before 1920, the sky was the domain of ravens. To recognize 100 years of Yukon aviation history in 2020 we invite your help in creating 100 ravens to fly in our model train exhibit. For more information on the significance of this, read the story below!
For Culture Days 2019, join us at the Yukon Transportation Museum from 12-1 PM on Friday, Saturday or Sunday as our staff help you make a raven to join our miniature Whitehorse!
Kids: Please work with an adult if you are under 12.
Everyone: On the table you will see detailed instructions and suggestions. Be creative and have fun!
This event is free and admission to YTM will be by donation from 12-1 PM on September 27th, 28th, and 29th.

The raven-making table is also regularly available in the museum when you pay admission! If you’d like assistance from one of our fantastic staff, check out our events calendar to find a time that works for you, or give us a call to schedule a time!

Yukon aviation has and is massively influential on all the people of the Yukon. Through its 100 years we see innovation ingenuity, social experiences, and a century of unprecedented changes.
The ‘marvel of flight’ was first beheld by Yukoners on August 15th and 16th, 1920. Four US Army De Havilland DH-4 biplanes had left from Mineola, New York and headed northwest across the continent, bound for Nome, Alaska. Their purpose was to prove the feasibility of long distance air travel.
Most of the towns and cities along their route had never seen an airplane before, and pre-flight preparations had to include the arrangements for landing fields as well as the placing of fuel at each proposed stop.
On August 15th, 1920 they landed in Whitehorse at the partially cleared plateau which is now the Whitehorse International Airport. On August 16th, 1920 they landed on a field of Faulkner’s Farm just outside of Dawson City.
The wonder of these moments was a precursor to the next hundred years of Yukon aviation history which is rife with human drama, determination, passion, tragedy, and incredible change in both the lifeways of Yukoners and of global human connection.

Nonpartisan Debate on Immigration, Refugee System, Multiculturalism
2019-09-28 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Yukon
Please come to this nonpartisan debate on “Immigration, Refugee System, Multiculturalism, Diversity, and Inclusion” with 2019 Yukon Federal Candidates!
Venue: Yukon Transportation Museum, Whitehorse
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2019
Time: 7 PM to 9 PM
(Hosted and moderated by Gurdeep Pandher)
Admission tickets are by “Pay-What-You-Want”. The Yukon Transportation Museum has donated their space. We are suggesting a small donation to cover the costs of sound set-up, event promotions, and other logistics. If you are unable to make a donation, but would still like to attend, please type “0” in the “Type Your Price”. Advance-booking is essential.
Please visit this page to get tickets:-
https://www.gurdeep.ca/tickets/debate-fed-candidates/

Thanksgiving Weekend Closure
2019-10-12 - 2019-10-14 | Yukon
The Yukon Transportation Museum will be closed during the Thanksgiving Long Weekend. We hope that you have a great weekend and turkey day!
If you’d like to visit us on another day, feel free to call and book an appointment! Our number is (867) 668-4792!

Sas-Squash Attack: Pumpkin Carving sponsored by Save-On-Foods
2019-10-24 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Yukon
Have you ever wondered whether the Sas-Squash exists? Maybe the person on our logo has been one all along! Whether or not the Sas-Squash exists (or if our person is one), we do invite you to be creative in carving yours!
Join the Yukon Transportation Museum and Save-On-Foods for a spectacular night of pumpkin carving. Enjoy carving a pumpkin with other community members and avoid the mess at your own home! This event will take place at the Yukon Transportation Museum and has been made possible with sponsorship from Save-On-Foods!
There will be candy and snacks (including veggies, fruit, and meat and cheese) provided by Save-On-Foods, free of charge to all attendees! Save-On-Foods will also be sending a judge to pick out the best carvings in several categories, and awarding 10$ gift cards to those winners. Once judging is complete at the end of the night, everyone is invited to take their pumpkin home with them.
To purchase your tickets in advance, visit our eventbrite page!
6$ for one individual, including one pumpkin.
10$ for groups/families (up to four individuals), includes one pumpkin.
Additional pumpkins can also be purchased for 6$
All participants below the age of 14 will need to be accompanied by an adult, and all participants will be asked to sign a waiver before participating.

Did you know that one of the places that Sasquatches are most commonly associated with is the Pacific Northwest, including Oregon? Coincidentally, that’s where our pumpkins come from too. After Save-On-Foods buyers go to the market to purchase pumpkins in Oregon, they are shipped to warehouses in BC and Edmonton to supply the whole company. Yukon’s pumpkins are shipped from the Edmonton warehouse, and take 24 hours to leave the warehouse and arrive in Whitehorse’s store.

Museum Closure, October 27-28
2019-10-27 - 2019-10-28 | Yukon
The Yukon Transportation Museum will be closed on October 27 and 28 as we get prepared for the Haunted Museum! Make sure to visit us during the haunted museum on October 29, 30, or 31!
And if you’d like to visit earlier, call us to make an appointment or come for Sas-Squash Attack on October 24th!

Dine YTM with Antoinette's
2019-11-06 17:30 - 21:00 UTC | Yukon
Come for a fantastic night in this series of events with partnership between Antoinette’s restaurant and the Yukon Transportation Museum.
You’ll enjoy a 3-course meal prepared by and at Antoinette’s Restaurant, inspired by a menu from YTM’s collection! You’ll also experience a short tour from YTM staff along with a small limited-time display!
Tickets will be priced at 49$+tax

The first course will be Yam and pumpkin soup, followed by a main course of a beef strip loin roast with stewed corn, green beans, steamed potatoes, and sliced potatoes. For dessert, you’ll enjoy steamed maple pudding for dessert. All of these items are similar to those featured on the Atlin Inn’s menu.
The Atlin Inn was created to house visitors brought to Atlin by the British Yukon Navigation Co (a subsidiary of White Pass and Yukon Route), and to encourage the growth of the tourist trade in Atlin. Built as a luxurious hotel, the Atlin Inn had to have a menu that matched.
For more information and event tickets, watch this page!

Dakwakada and Dinner
2019-12-09 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Yukon Transportation Museum, 30 Electra Crescent, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0M7, Canada
We’ve twisted the Gingerbread House tradition Yukon-style into the Holiday Dakwakada tradition. Transportation across this Yukon landscape requires reliable supplies. From time immemorial to the present day, a high cache functions as a place to keep your supplies safe and dry.
Imagine the feeling as you walk up to your high cache on a cold winter day. Pride. You may have built it, you certainly cared for it. You worked hard and planned ahead.
Knowing what you need is caring for yourself.
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Join YTM and Da Kų Cultural Centre to craft your own cookie and candy High Cache (Dakwakada).
4:00 – Making the Base
5:00 – Stew and Bannock Dinner (while the icing hardens)
5:30 – Adding the Top and Fancy Decorating
A second Dakwakada & Dinner takes place from 4-6 on December 17th at the Da Kų Cultural Centre in Haines Junction.
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As capacity is limited for this event, visit our facebook page to reserve your spot! If you don’t have facebook, give us a call!
$25 general admission, $20 for members

Winter Hours at the YTM
2019-12-22 - 2020-01-06 | Yukon Transportation Museum, 30 Electra Crescent, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0M7, Canada
Come visit the Yukon Transportation Museum during the winter break! Whether you haven’t been in a week or in years, there’s always something exciting to do, see, or learn.

We’ll be open Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays-that includes Christmas Eve and New Year’s, from 12-5 between December 22 and January 6.

Wee Moves: Transportation of the Future
2020-01-26 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Yukon Transportation Museum, 30 Electra Crescent, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0M7, Canada
Your 3-5 year old will explore transportation themes through play, craft and, songs.
This week, wee moves will feature transportation of the future, whether that be through space, the air, or road! Art from this session will also be included in a special YTM exhibit after the session!
Sunday from 2-4pm. Fresh from scratch snacks provided
Program workers are fully certified for safe and educational childcare, ratios are strictly adhered to.
Email weemoves@goytm.ca with any questions about these sessions.

There are 4 sessions in total over the winter 2020 Wee Moves season.
January 26: Transportation of the Future
February 23: Kids’ Fest at Rendevous
March 22: TBA
April 26: TBA
Price: $20 for one session, $60 for all 4 (tax not included)
Member price: $15 for one session, $50 for all 4 (tax not included)
Tickets can be purchased on eventbrite with paypal or over the phone with YTM.
This is a joint venture from the Yukon Transportation Museum and Boys & Girls Club of Yukon.

Encounters
2020-07-31 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Yukon
Encounters Sculpture Workshop
This year marks 100 Years of Yukon Aviation.
How can we conceivably imagine what it was like to encounter those first aircraft appearing over the horizon a century ago?

We invite you to explore the wonder of flight and the myriad strangeness of the 2020 Covid-19 situation through a solitary sculpture creation workshop. This workshop has been devised by the Yukon Transportation Museum, Nicole Bauberger, and Heather Von Steinhagen to be delivered to you without face to face interaction, without Zoom!, and in a geographically interesting area.
You will leave from the starting point without knowledge of what to expect, other than knowing you are expected to complete a sculpture with provided and found items over the next several hours. Early in your hike you will receive direction from a surprising encounter from the sky.
Spots for this workshop are limited. Apply today by emailing info@goYTM.ca
Workshop Registration form in PDF

WedNESSday with Calvin Laveck
2021-06-09 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Yukon Transportation Museum, 30 Electra Crescent, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0M7, Canada
Join Claire Ness and Calvin Laveck for this week’s WedNESSday.
Join Claire Ness and Friends throughout the summer at the Yukon Transportation Museum.
Upcoming
Thursday 10th, 2-3 – Claire and Brigitte Jardin
Friday 11th, 5-6 – Song Swap with Claire and Kevin Barr

Claire Ness with Brigitte Jardin
2021-06-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Yukon Transportation Museum, 30 Electra Crescent, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0M7, Canada
Join Claire Ness and Brigitte Jardin Thursday, June 10th from 2pm until 3pm.
Join Claire Ness and Friends throughout the summer at the Yukon Transportation Museum.
Upcoming
Friday 11th, 5-6 – Song Swap with Claire and Kevin Barr

Song Swap Friday with Claire Ness and Kevin Barr
2021-06-11 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Denver) | Yukon Transportation Museum, 30 Electra Crescent, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0M7, Canada
Join Claire Ness and Kevin Barr Friday, June, 11th from 5 pm – 6 pm
Join Claire Ness and Friends throughout the summer at the Yukon Transportation Museum.

WedNESSday with Claire Ness and Keitha Clark on Fiddle
2021-07-07 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Whitehorse) | Yukon Transportation Museum, 30 Electra Crescent, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0M7, Canada
Step right up to the best show in town.
Join chanteuse and clown extraordinaire Claire Ness and Keitha Clark on Fiddle.
All events are admission by donation and take place at the Yukon Transportation Museum (inside or outside, dependant on the weather).

Song Swap Friday with Claire Ness and Selina Heyligers-Hare
2021-07-09 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Whitehorse) | Yukon Transportation Museum, 30 Electra Crescent, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0M7, Canada
Music with Claire Ness and Selina Heyligers-Hare.
Join chanteuse and clown extraordinaire Claire Ness (along with a rotating cast of her talented friends) as she graces the stage at the museum every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday throughout the summer. You’ll laugh, you’ll dance, you’ll clap your hands — and with a different show every week, you’ll be back again and again.
All events are admission by donation and take place at the Yukon Transportation Museum (inside or outside, dependant on the weather).

WedNESSday with Claire Ness and The Gems
2021-07-14 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Whitehorse) | Yukon Transportation Museum, 30 Electra Crescent, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0M7, Canada
WedNESSday at the museum with Klondike Claire and The Gems (The Poile Brothers and Calvin Laveck)
Join chanteuse and clown extraordinaire Claire Ness (along with a rotating cast of her talented friends) as she graces the stage at the museum every Wednesday throughout the summer. You’ll laugh, you’ll dance, you’ll clap your hands — and with a different show every week, you’ll be back again and again.
All events are admission by donation and take place at the Yukon Transportation Museum (inside or outside, dependant on the weather).

Clown Thursday Balloon Motorcycles
2021-07-15 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Whitehorse) | Yukon Transportation Museum, 30 Electra Crescent, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0M7, Canada
This Clown Thursday we are making balloon motorcycles with Claire Ness.
All events are admission by donation and take place at the Yukon Transportation Museum (inside or outside, dependant on the weather).

Song Swap Friday with Claire Ness and Friends
2021-07-16 17:00 - 18:00, 2021-07-23 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Whitehorse) | Yukon Transportation Museum, 30 Electra Crescent, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0M7, Canada
Music with Claire Ness and special guests every Friday throughout the summer.
Join chanteuse and clown extraordinaire Claire Ness (along with a rotating cast of her talented friends) as she graces the stage at the museum every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday throughout the summer. You’ll laugh, you’ll dance, you’ll clap your hands — and with a different show every week, you’ll be back again and again.
All events are admission by donation and take place at the Yukon Transportation Museum (inside or outside, dependant on the weather).

WedNESSday with Claire Ness and Friends
2021-07-21 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Whitehorse) | Yukon Transportation Museum, 30 Electra Crescent, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0M7, Canada
Step right up to the best show in town.
Join chanteuse and clown extraordinaire Claire Ness (along with a rotating cast of her talented friends) as she graces the stage at the museum every Wednesday throughout the summer. You’ll laugh, you’ll dance, you’ll clap your hands — and with a different show every week, you’ll be back again and again.
All events are admission by donation and take place at the Yukon Transportation Museum (inside or outside, dependant on the weather).

Clown Thursday with Claire Ness and Friends
2021-07-22 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Whitehorse) | Yukon Transportation Museum, 30 Electra Crescent, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0M7, Canada
Join us every Thursday for Clown Thursday with Claire Ness and Friends.
All events are admission by donation and take place at the Yukon Transportation Museum (inside or outside, dependant on the weather).

WedNESSday with Claire Ness and Rox Hunter
2021-07-28 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Whitehorse) | Yukon Transportation Museum, 30 Electra Crescent, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0M7, Canada
Step right up and join Claire Ness and Rox Hunter.
Join chanteuse and clown extraordinaire Claire Ness (along with a rotating cast of her talented friends) as she graces the stage at the museum every Wednesday throughout the summer. You’ll laugh, you’ll dance, you’ll clap your hands — and with a different show every week, you’ll be back again and again.
All events are admission by donation and take place at the Yukon Transportation Museum (inside or outside, dependant on the weather).

Clown Thursday with Claire Ness and Nicole Bauberger
2021-07-29 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Whitehorse) | Yukon Transportation Museum, 30 Electra Crescent, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0M7, Canada
Join us this Clown Thursday with Claire Ness and Nicole Bauberger.
All events are admission by donation and take place at the Yukon Transportation Museum (inside or outside, dependant on the weather).

Song Swap Friday with Claire Ness and Megan Haddock
2021-07-30 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Whitehorse) | Yukon Transportation Museum, 30 Electra Crescent, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0M7, Canada
Music with Claire Ness and Megan Haddock.
Join chanteuse and clown extraordinaire Claire Ness (along with a rotating cast of her talented friends) as she graces the stage at the museum every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday throughout the summer. You’ll laugh, you’ll dance, you’ll clap your hands — and with a different show every week, you’ll be back again and again.
All events are admission by donation and take place at the Yukon Transportation Museum (inside or outside, dependant on the weather).

WedNESSday with Claire Ness and Ben Mahony
2021-08-04 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Whitehorse) | Yukon Transportation Museum, 30 Electra Crescent, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0M7, Canada
Step right up to the best show in town with Claire Ness and Ben Mahony.
Join chanteuse and clown extraordinaire Claire Ness (along with a rotating cast of her talented friends) as she graces the stage at the museum every Wednesday throughout the summer. You’ll laugh, you’ll dance, you’ll clap your hands — and with a different show every week, you’ll be back again and again.
All events are admission by donation and take place at the Yukon Transportation Museum (inside or outside, dependant on the weather).

Clown Thursday with Claire Ness and Nicole Bauberger
2021-08-05 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Whitehorse) | Yukon Transportation Museum, 30 Electra Crescent, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0M7, Canada
This Clown Thursday we are telling stories, singing songs and clowning around with Claire Ness and Nicole Bauberger.
All events are admission by donation and take place at the Yukon Transportation Museum (inside or outside, dependant on the weather).

Song Swap Friday with Claire Ness and Steve Slade
2021-08-06 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Whitehorse) | Yukon Transportation Museum, 30 Electra Crescent, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0M7, Canada
This Song Swap Friday we are joined by Northern blues musician Steve Slade and of course, Claire Ness.
Join chanteuse and clown extraordinaire Claire Ness (along with a rotating cast of her talented friends) as she graces the stage at the museum every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday throughout the summer. You’ll laugh, you’ll dance, you’ll clap your hands — and with a different show every week, you’ll be back again and again.
All events are admission by donation and take place at the Yukon Transportation Museum (inside or outside, dependant on the weather).

Ryan McNally Takes Over WeNESSday with Kieran Poile
2021-08-11 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Whitehorse) | Yukon Transportation Museum, 30 Electra Crescent, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 0M7, Canada
This week Ryan McNally is stepping into this week’s WedNESSday sharing his music with Kieran Poile.
All events are admission by donation and take place at the Yukon Transportation Museum (inside or outside, dependant on the weather).
