Tucked in a quiet corner of Dawson City, the Jack London Museum is dedicated entirely to the life and writing of White Fang author Jack London. Browse through historical archives and photographs while learning about London’s adventures before, during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Explore this quaint museum on your own, or visit during one of our interactive and informative presentations.
As an extra treat, take a peek inside the home where London resided during his days as a Klondike gold seeker; complete with period appropriate furnishing and objects fit for a stampeder. This replica is built from half of the logs from London’s original cabin, which was located on the North Fork of Henderson Creek; the other half resides in London’s hometown of Oakland, California.
Our Story
The Jack London Museum & Cabin tells the story of Jack London’s adventures from his time in the Klondike and the subsequent hunt for the aforementioned cabin where he lived during the winter of 1897.
In 1897, Jack London spent a year in the Klondike. He tried his hand at mining, but mostly spent time coming up with stories that would one day make him famous. His winter was spent in a cabin near Henderson Creek. 60 years after abandoning this site to get relief from his scurvy, Dick North searched and discovered the cabin where Jack London once lived.
The story of London, the North and the investigation into his cabin are told through interpretation and photographs at the Jack London Museum. Come visit us today to discover the story behind the cabin and Jack London’s northern adventures!
For a great read Ken Spotswood has written a piece called “the History of the Jack London Cabin” and does a great job telling the story of the discovery of the cabin as it happened.
Visit Us
A visit to the Jack London Museum & Cabin is a great experience any time of year.
Tucked away in a quiet area of Dawson, the museum & cabin are within walking distance of all hotels and attractions in town. Find us on the corner of 8th Ave and Firth St.
Hours:
May 17 – September 13
7 days a week : 10am – 4pm
Interpretive Talk: TBD
Admission: $5.00
Events
We invite you to take in all our unique events at the museum!
Our signature event is the Authors on Eighth Literary Writing Contest which celebrates writing in the Yukon.
Authors on Eighth Writing Contest
Theme for the 2024 writing contest is First Love.
2024 Winners
Poetry: Hook, Line and Sinker by D and Friends (Dawson City)
Short Story: Incantation for my Mother, the Universe (A Story for First Love) by Avalon Moore (Halifax)
Under 16: My love was you now it’s me by AMVP (Dawson City)
Click here to view all the 2024 and past submissions to the Authors On Eighth Writing Contest
This event is a partnership between Klondike Visitors Association aand Writers Trust of Canada
Contact Us
Jack London Museum is operated by the Klondike Visitors Association (KVA). KVA is a not for profit organization in Dawson City, Yukon representing local and regional members and industry stakeholders. KVA’s mandate includes destination marketing, operation of attractions and presentation of special events that increase visitation and add to the quality of life in our community. KVA’s other owned and operated attractions include: Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall and Free Claim #6 on Bonanza Creek. For more information on events, attractions and everything Dawson, visit our website at www.dawsoncity.ca
To reach KVA:
Klondike Visitors Association
Box 389, Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B1G0
1-867-993-5575
kva ( at ) dawson.net