Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives

Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives in Jasper offers engaging local history exhibits that help visitors connect with the stories of the region. Just a few blocks from downtown across from the Jasper Aquatic Center, the museum features permanent and temporary exhibits that explore Indigenous and Métis history, the fur trade, the railway, European exploration and early tourism in Jasper National Park. Visitors can also learn about the first ascent of Mt. Alberta by Japanese climbers, adding an international dimension to the local story. A large wildlife collection, from moose and caribou to beaver and grizzly bear, captivates guests of all ages. The on-site gift shop is a favourite stop for souvenir hunters, with local books, unique historical trinkets and artwork by local artisans available to take home a piece of Jasper’s past.