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Monday 2pm - 5pm Thursday 2pm - 5pm Friday 2pm - 5pm Saturday 2pm - 5pm Sunday 2pm - 5pm

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Last Chance Mining Museum

Name: Last Chance Mining Museum
Address: 1001 Basin Road, Juneau, AK, 99801, US
Telephone: (907) 586-5338
Price range: $

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Last Chance Mining Museum

The Last Chance Mining Museum, in an historic building, houses artifacts and photos from when Alaska's capital was the world's epicenter of gold mining Roberts.

The 2022 season opens Saturday, May 21, 2-5 pm, and will be open those hours Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. This schedule is expected to continue until Labor Day. Please note that the $5 entry fee is CASH only and the site is a nearly 2-mile walk from the cruise ship docks to the museum, half of it up hills. It is not accessible by vehicle, although vehicles can park at the end of Basin Road and walk a short way across the bridge over beautiful Gold Creek and up the hill. The museum is in an original turn-of-the-century building (which has no heat, so dress warmly). The site houses what had been, in 1914, the world's largest air compressor, used to power tools in the more than 100 miles of tunnels inside Mt. That and other cutting edge technology made Juneau the most productive low-grade gold mining area in the world: more than 7 million ounces were produced -- and about half that much silver. Original equipment, documents, and photos bring alive the earliest years of an industry that shaped the history of the town that is today Alaska's bustling and beautiful capital.

07/07/2026

It's not just us docents who have a special story to share at the Last Chance Mining Museum! The Shenoy family this summer will celebrate their 12-year goal of visiting all 50 states. This week was their 49th state: THE 49th state (Alaska, of course)! The independent travelers researched what would be fun and interesting to do in the capital and chose LCMM. We hope you will, too! Open Thursdays through Mondays, 2-5 pm, $5 pp, cash only. It was great to meet you, Santosh, Kanchan and Avni! (Spoiler: North Dakota will be their last state, in August.)

07/01/2026

Yes, we are open on Independence Day! Hike the hill for a visit between 2-5 pm. The flag is always flying at LCMM! The 4th of July traditionally was the biggest holiday of the year amongst Treadwell miners, accompanied by various competitions and a huge community parade in Douglas.

06/17/2026

There's more to see at the Last Chance Mining Museum than just cool old mining equipment. Sometimes these gentle hoary marmots are scampering around the grounds or you can hear their high-pitched whistle. These alpine animals grow to 10 lbs and live for up to 15 years. Like the Last Chance Mining Museum, marmots go into hibernation from mid-September until early May!

06/09/2026

It was sure a lovely day yesterday for visitors to make their way to the end of Basin Road and hike the hill to our authentic museum. If your summer guests are looking for an affordable, interesting, uncongested local experience in a jaw-dropping natural setting, think LCMM. As always: Thursday through Monday, 2-5, $5 pp, cash only.

06/05/2026

Thank you to supporters of local history! You are a mighty bunch! We are humbled and grateful that the Flag Day excursion to Sentinel Island Lighthouse sold out in a few hours. Please accept our apologies if you were unable to get a ticket to this event. The proceeds are intended to help sustain the Last Chance Mining Museum which is otherwise powered by volunteers. If you are moved to support our unique and authentic museum, consider a donation at juneauhistory.org (After you scroll down and click on the DONATE button, look on the left panel for the Mining Museum link.) Thank you, always, for keeping local history alive!

06/03/2026

Hey, friends and followers! We're planning a fun event to benefit the mining museum! Sail away to Sentinel Island Lighthouse on Sunday, June 14, for an evening of music, desserts, adult beverages, and a history program about lighthouse operations, now in its 125th year. Folks will meet at Statter Harbor at 3:30 and be back by about 8 pm. Tickets are limited. $150 pp, all inclusive. Call (907) 780-4355 for more info and to grab a ticket. If you can't attend, but want to support LCMM, go to juneauhistory.org, scroll down to the red "Donate" button. Once you click on that, look for GCHS - Mining Museum on the left. We appreciate every single dollar of support!

05/18/2026

We volunteer docents met so many interesting folks at our opening day Saturday, May 16, up at Last Chance Mining Museum! And, as always, the sourdough treats were luscious (thank you Rainbow Foods!). Longtime locals hiked the hill, as well as new-to-Juneau Coast Guard families and seasonal workers (welcome!). Independent travelers found us, as did cruise passengers who walked the two miles up from the docks. Ship staff made it, too! Here, volunteer Winnie Piukala gives visitors a lift. We are now open for our regular season: Thursdays through Monday 2 pm- 5 pm (closed Tuesday and Wednesday). Remember: $5 cash only.

04/21/2026

Hello, friends and followers! Welcome to the 2026 season at the Last Chance Mining Museum, the most historically-authentic attraction in Juneau! We open Saturday, May 16, noon-5 - and it's FREE, so bring your family and pals. Best part: fascinating books published by the Gastineau Channel Historical Society will be offered for free or at a discount. We have a pretty sweet inventory. Speaking of sweet, Rainbow Foods will provide (drum roll, please - back by popular demand) sourdough treats. So, make your way to the end of Basin Road and hike the hill to the LAST remaining building from Juneau's amazing gold mining days. And, let your visitors know that our regular hours will be THURSDAY THRU MONDAY, 2 - 5, $5 CASH ONLY.

Address

1001 Basin Road
Juneau, AK
99801

Opening Hours

Monday	2pm - 5pm
Thursday	2pm - 5pm
Friday	2pm - 5pm
Saturday	2pm - 5pm
Sunday	2pm - 5pm

Telephone

(907) 586-5338

Website

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