McCarthy-Kennicott Museum is housed in the C.R. & N.W. Railroad depot, which was built in 1924. The museum displays numerous artifacts from the mining era, plus has an exceptional photo display of the area's history. Open daily May to September.

Location: McCarthy Alaska

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