In the early 1960s the Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society began collecting items of significance relating to Jasper’s history. They began working towards establishing a museum in 1978 and, when the lower floor of the museum was finally completed, the Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society office and collection moved in.
The artifact collection includes more than 9000 items on display and in storage. Some of the more interesting artifacts are the ice axe recovered from Mount Alberta, Curly Phillips canoe, the wooden shovels used to clear the trail for Mary Schaffer to get to Maligne Lake and many examples of Suzette Swift’s beautiful beadwork. The collection continues to grow with donations of many new artifacts each year.
If you have questions about our collection or would like to donate an item, please email us at collections@jaspermuseum.org or phone at 780-852-3013 .
