4750 48th Street, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9
The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre in Yellowknife is the Northwest Territories’ museum and archives, showcasing northern cultures, art, and history. Explore diverse exhibits and collections that tell the stories of the land, peoples, and traditions of the North.
Yellowknife museum and archives sharing northern cultures, history, and stories of the Northwest Territories.
December 19, 2025 - May 2026 Mezzanine Gallery - Unearthed by artist Maura Meng
🕐 Mo off; Tu-We 10:00-17:00; Th 10:00-20:30; Fr-Su 10:00-17:00 "Last Saturday of every month open until 20:30"
Updated · Mis à jour — May 8, 2026
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The CMA's Complimentary Admissions Program allows Individual, Student, Retired, Institutional, and Fellow CMA Members complimentary or reduced admission to participating museums to facilitate the reciprocal exchange of knowledge within the Canadian museum sector. www.museums.ca
Le Programme d'admissions réciproques de l'AMC permet aux membres individuels, étudiants, retraités, institutionnels et aux Fellows de l'AMC de bénéficier d'une admission gratuite ou à tarif réduit dans les musées participants, favorisant ainsi un échange réciproque de connaissances et d'expertises au sein du secteur muséal canadien. www.musees.ca
The Canada Strong Pass is a 2025–2026 federal initiative designed to boost attendance and accessibility by offering free admission to children (17 and under) and 50% off for young adults (18–24). It aims to foster national heritage exploration, with the federal government (and some provincial governments) providing funding to offset lost revenue for participating institutions. The 2026 summer program runs June 19 to September 7th, inclusive.
Le Laissez-passer Canada fort est une initiative fédérale 2025-2026 conçue pour stimuler la fréquentation et l'accessibilité en offrant l'admission gratuite aux enfants (17 ans et moins) et 50 % de réduction pour les jeunes adultes (18-24 ans). Il vise à encourager l'exploration du patrimoine national, le gouvernement fédéral (et certains gouvernements provinciaux) fournissant un financement pour compenser les pertes de revenus des établissements participants. Le programme estival 2026 se déroule du 19 juin au 7 septembre inclusivement.
Admission is free all of the time.
L'admission est gratuite en tout temps.
Admission is free. Donations are welcome.
Entrée gratuite. Les dons sont les bienvenus.