Calendar of Programs and Events

Annual Museum, Heritage and First Nations Holidays, 2011

February 25 – Heritage Day

May 18 – International Museum Day
Celebrate the 2011 theme of "Museums and Memory" with events and free admission at many Yukon Museums

May 23 - Victoria Day
Many museums open for the summer on or just before this long weekend

June 21 - National Aboriginal Day
Celebrate Aboriginal peoples’ values, achievements, customs, languages, and culture

July 1 - Canada Day
Celebrations at many Yukon Museums

August 15 - Discovery Day
Events centered in Dawson City celebrating the Discovery of Gold

September 5 - Labour Day
Many museums close for the summer after this weekend

For site specific programs and events, please contact the Museums, Interpretive Centres and Cultural Centres or visit their individual websites.