The Seattle unit of Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is located in the Union Trust Annex at 117 S. Main St., opposite Occidental Park and 1-1/2 blocks east of the waterfront.
Visiting hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The visitor center is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Parking is available at several nearby locations. Bus stops are also close by, and the train station and local ferries are within walking distance.
Climate
Seattle has a marine-type climate. Winters are cool, and summers are mild and pleasant. The average temperature is 53 degrees with a low average of 36 degrees in the winter and a high average of 69 degrees in the summer. Average rainfall is 39 inches. Seattle has 100 rain-free days per year with an average of 49 percent of sunshine in daylight hours. Raincoats, umbrellas, and sweaters can be appreciated at any time of year.