People in front of a brightly colored building with sign "The Mascot"
15-45 Minutes

Visit the Mascot Saloon

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

Once Skagway's longest running saloon, step back in to time with this restored saloon museum. Learn about the role of vice in the community, see how the owner adapted his business in the face of change, and find out why the saloon finally closed.

One of over 80 bars during the height of the Gold Rush in 1898, the Mascot Saloon became the longest running saloon in town. Today, the saloon has been restored to its early 1900s appearance where you can step back into time. While you explore the saloon you can learn about saloon culture during Skagway's boomtown days ways a saloon drummed up business in a competitive gold rush market how the building was restored after 50 years of other uses many of Skagway's colorful characters like Ham Grease Jimmy and Soapy Smith Don't forget to get a photo with the boys at the bar before you leave!

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Museum ExhibitsCommercealaskaMuseumsaloonsGold RushentrepreneurBeersbar

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Duration

15-45 Minutes

Fees Apply

No

Seasons

Summer

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility

This building is ADA accessible for folks with reduced mobility who may be using a wheelchair, walker, or other assistance device as well as anyone with a stroller. This building has audio description services. Stop by the park visitor center at 2nd and Broadway to pick up the audio description equipment before visiting the Mascot Saloon Museum.

Pets

No

Reservations

No

Age Info

Alcohol is no longer served in the Mascot Saloon so everyone is welcome to visit this former drinking establishment.

Location

3rd and Broadway

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