
Cultural site
Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center (Klukwan)
Klukwan's heritage center, home of the Whale House collection and Chilkat weaving exhibits, 22 miles up the Haines Highway.
- Season months
- Jun–Aug
- Site type
- Heritage center
- Owner type
- Nonprofit
- Owner name
- Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center
- Cultures
- Tlingit
- Fee
- 15 USD
- Hours
- 2026 season June 2 to August 29: Mon to Fri 12 to 4 pm, Sat 1 to 4 pm
- Guided tours
- Yes
- Phone
- 907-767-5485
In the village of Klukwan, 22 miles up the Haines Highway, the Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center opened to the public in 2016 to keep clan treasures safe and share Chilkat Tlingit culture. It houses the Whale House posts and Rain Screen, among the most acclaimed works of Northwest Coast art, plus exhibits on Chilkat weaving, a gift shop and an eagle viewing lobby; local guides lead group tours. The 2026 season ran June 2 to August 29, Monday to Friday noon to 4 pm and Saturday 1 to 4 pm. Admission is $15 adults, $12.50 seniors and military and $7.50 youth. Phone 907-767-5485.
In pictures
Cultural tours
Sources
- Plan Your Visit: Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage CenterJilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center · Accessed 2026-11-10
- Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage CenterJilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center · Accessed 2026-11-10
- Cultural Heritage Center: Chilkat Indian VillageChilkat Indian Village · Accessed 2026-11-10
- Museums & HistoryVisit Haines (Haines Borough Tourism) · Accessed 2026-11-10
Last updated 2026-11-12
