George Johnston Museum

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50th Anniversary Celebration,
23 August 2025

Join us as we celebrate 50 years of preserving and sharing the rich history of the Teslin Tlingit peoples. This event will feature cultural performances and demonstrations, special exhibits and an artists’ fair.

Kickoff Celebration, 23 August 2025

Free Admission!

Hear from community leaders and special guests as we reflect on the museum’s journey.

Traditional Dance & Cultural Demonstrations
Experience vibrant performances and hands-on activities showcasing Tlingit heritage and the Teslin Tlingit Dancers.
Artist’s Market
Browse and purchase art, jewellery and crafts made by talented local artists.
Memorial Park
Grand opening of the Memorial Park
Food and Refreshments
Enjoy traditional food in an informal atmosphere. You’ll be sharing tables with locals. We encourage you to make friends and learn first-hand from Teslin Tlingit locals.

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Exhibit Openings & Special Announcements

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Media Interview Request – George Johnston Museum 50th Anniversary
Saturday 23 August 2025 – Teslin, Yukon

To help us coordinate with speakers and cultural demonstrators, please use this form to request interview time. We'll do our best to accommodate.

Please submit your request via this form by Wednesday 21 August.

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Past Events & Highlights

Missed an event? Browse highlights from previous gatherings, workshops and community celebrations.

50th anniversary

Free admission in honour of our 50th anniversary.

50th Anniversary Celebration

Traditional dance, cultural demonstrators make art, trivia, Museum treasure hunt and the official opening ceremony of the George Johnston and Bonar Cooley Memorial Garden.

Tea and Birch Cake

Tea and Birch Cake and beverages in the Museum Park. Time TBA.

Music in the Museum

Music in the Museum with Claire Ness at 7pm.

Museum Public Programming Open House

3 September 2025

Museum Public Programming Open House.

Museum Members Appreciation Day

1 September 2025

Food and fun. Details TBA.

George Johnston Museum

June-Aug: 867-390-2550
Sep-May: 867-333-0571
manager.teslinhms@gmail.com
Km. 1,243 (Historic Mile 804),
Alaska Highway, Teslin

HOURS:

June 1 – Labour Day
Open 7 days a week
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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