Coming up this weekend 📢 This Saturday, September 27, join us at the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre for Culture Days and our last day of summer hours. Admission's free! Take a self-guided tour or join us at 11 AM or 2:45 PM for a guided one. #CultureDays #WhitehorseYukon #YukonEvents

The weather might say autumn, but our schedule says summer 🌞 Now through September 27, we're open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. We'll be taking a short break from Sunday September 28 to Friday October 3, but reopen with our winter hours Saturday October 4.

First stop on your next visit to the Beringia Centre? A warm and woolly welcome from the mammoth family outside the museum 🦣 #MuseumMonday #MammothMonday #WoollyMammoth #TravelYukon #MuseumsOfTheWorld

Come celebrate #CultureDays and the final day of our summer season with FREE admission on Saturday September 27 from 10 to 5 pm. This is your last chance to visit before we change to our winter hours. Explore on your own or take one of our guided tours at 11:00 AM or 2:45 PM.

Check out @benjaminguinet.bsky.social's fantastic thread explaining how he recovered the oldest host-associated microbial genome! 🦠🦣🧬 ⬇️⬇️⬇️ www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...

The world's oldest bacterial DNA found in a million-year-old mammoth! New results from researchers at #CpgSthlm published in Cell! Paper: www.cell.com/cell/abstrac...

Long before dogs became our best friends, their ancestors roamed Beringia 🐺 This is Zhùr, a ~57,000 yr old mummified wolf pup discovered in the Klondike (Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Traditional Territory). Preserved by permafrost, her fur, skin, and paws have survived since the Ice Age. #InternationalDogDay

Happy first day of school, Yukon! Teachers: if you're looking to plan your next field trip, we offer guided school tours year round. For details, visit our website: beringia.com/learn/schools #BackToSchool

This research not only provides exciting new insight into mammoth evolutionary history, it reveals an entirely unknown lineage of ancient mammoth. 🦣 gizmodo.com/million-year...

That time, Crow can be a man or can fly around. He knew the water was going to rise, floods were coming Crow Makes the World by Mark Porter & Keith Wolfe Smarch shares the First Nations legend about Crow bringing abundance to the earth after a great flood Learn about the artists: bit.ly/4lFbXrM

In 1984, a dog named Molly discovered this remarkable fossil on a gold mine in the Sixtymile River area. It turned out to be a black-footed ferret, the first ever found in the Yukon. Recently, we were carefully removed the ferret from its exhibit case to take 2 tissue samples for scientific testing.

It’s no #LifeOfAShowgirl, but the life of Arctic ground squirrels deserve your attention. These tiny mammals have arguably taught us more about Ice Age Beringia than any other animal. Curious to learn more? Visit us in person during our open hours or check out our website: bit.ly/3JfA0zV

When we renovated our main exhibit hall, one of our goals was to make the Ice Age feel more real. From the glint in a predator’s eye to the texture of its fur, every detail helps bring the world of Beringia to life. Bas reliefs by Metrographics Photos by Manu Keggenhoff #PaleoArt #TravelYukon

While the galleries might be quiet when we’re closed, behind the scenes we’re hard at work. During a recent deep clean, we discovered some fossils were starting to stick to their cases. To protect them, we cut soft, inert fabric to fit each fossil precisely. #FossilFriday #BehindTheScenes

Join us Sat Aug 2 at 1 PM for a special in-person Beringia Centre Science Talk with Dr. Lauren Norman on new research at Bluefish Caves, a northern Yukon site that has long been at the center of archaeological debate. More info: beringia.com/events/bluef... #BCST

A little behind-the-scenes peek at the Yukon Palaeontology collection for #FossilFriday 🦴 These partial steppe bison skulls are just a small sample of the fossils in the collection.

Our summer hours are in full swing ☀️ We're open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM until September 27. Plan your visit at www.beringia.com #TravelYukon #MammothMonday

1/2 When you think of the Ice Age, volcanoes might not come to mind, but in our opinion they totally should. When volcanos erupt, they send ash, pumice, and other debris into the sky. These materials, called tephra, settle into distinct layers that can be preserved in soil for thousands of years.

Got plans for Canada Day? 🇨🇦 We’re open today from 10 to 5, plus we're also offering free and discounted admission for visitors aged 24 and under as part of the Canada Strong Pass. It doesn't get much more patriotic than that!

Have not been to the Beringia centre since the renovation. It is great! This is Kevin standing in front of the wall of bones! Top left Woolly Mammoth, top right Canadian Mastadon. Three skulls on the lower left are short facesbear, grizzly, black. Above on left plains bison and steppe bison. ….

Recently, our colleagues from Yukon Palaeontology made an incredible find at a mine on Hester Creek in the Klondike: a perfectly preserved fossil horse skull. After examining the skull, we determined that it belonged to a teenage male #FossilFriday

🛶 Happy #NationalCanoeDay After nearly a year under wraps during our roof construction project, Where Legends Meet is once again on display at the Beringia Centre. This bronze sculpture is inspired by the First Nation legend of Ch'itahùukaii (the Traveller).

Huge news! This summer, we're participating in the Canada Strong Pass 🇨🇦 From June 20 to September 2, 2025, we're offering discounted admission to visitors 24 and under. For more information and to plan your visit, visit our website. #CanadaStrong #MeetYourMuseum #ExploreCanada #TravelYukon

Not all Ice Age animals lived on land! Some might be surprised to learn that ancient walrus bones have been found alongside mammoth and steppe bison fossils on Qikiqtaruk. These beaches are the only place in the Yukon where you can find remains of Ice Age marine mammals. Learn more: bit.ly/3FJebri

What’s a museum to do when it’s both #WorldCaribouDay and #FossilFriday? Share a video about our 1.5 million-year-old caribou fossil, obviously!

When we updated our main exhibit hall a few years back, we made sure the space was more than just visually engaging. We also added hands-on, tactile science stations that invite visitors to explore in their own way. #MuseumWeek #MuseumWeek2025 #AccessibilityMW

Change has always been part of life in Beringia. Glaciers advanced and retreated, landscapes shifted, and life adapted. That deep history reminds us: we’re not separate from nature, we’re shaped by it. #WorldEnvironmentDay #MuseumWeek #MuseumWeek2025 #TogethernessMW

We welcome curiosity in all shapes and sizes here! Our kids’ cave is a cozy corner filled with books, colouring pages, puppets, and Ice Age animal toys that invite little ones to learn through play. #MuseumWeek2025 #MuseumWeek #GameMW #ChildrenInMuseums

Let's get moving! 🚲 #DYK that it's easy to bike to the Beringia Centre? We’re located right off the Alaska Hwy trail with racks + bike lockers out front. You can also hop on the city bus, ride to the airport, and cycle the rest of the way. #WorldBicycleDay #MuseumWeek2025 #MuseumWeek #MovementMW

📣 Heads up, #BCST fans! Facebook is removing all past livestream recordings, so our archive of Beringia Centre Science Talks will soon be gone. Future talks will still stream on Facebook & Zoom. Going forward, we’ll be sharing new talks on YouTube so they remain accessible long-term.

Happy Birthday to us! 🥳 🎂 On May 23, 1997, we opened our doors to the public for the first time. Twenty-eight years later, we’re still sharing the incredible story of Beringia and the Ice Age with visitors from all over the world!

Don’t let the hard hats and high vis fool you, we’re still open! 👷‍♂️ We’re in the final stretch of our roofing project, and while the outside might look a little different, we're open with our regular summer hours. Come visit us Tuesday to Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM!

Say cheese! 📸 On Tuesday May 13, we’re switching to our summer hours: Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm. Bring your friends, your family, and your curiosity! There's so much to discover here at the Beringia Centre 🦣

Only 2 more days to go until our next #BCST! Meet this week’s speaker, evolutionary biologist J. Camilo Chacón-Duque @jcchacond.bsky.social. In this talk, he'll explore the challenges of working with million yr old #mammoth DNA and share what we can learn from it 🦣 Info: www.beringia.com/events

Are you mad about mammoths? 🦣 Join us and @jcchacond.bsky.social to learn how ancient mammoth DNA reveals insights into their evolution and genetic diversity. 📅 Thurs May 8 ⏰ 11 AM Yukon Time Register on Zoom bit.ly/3GCutCg Register on FB bit.ly/4iFfMLV

NOBEL SYMPOSIA We are delighted to announce two exciting public talks on Ancient DNA at Aula Magna (Stockholm University) on May 30th, 10:00-12:30h. 🦣⬅️ ”Can we bring back the woolly mammoth?” by Beth Shapiro. 🐎✋”The taming of the horse” by Ludovic Orlando. Free entrance. All welcome!

Deformed #mammoth tusk @yukonberingia.bsky.social 🦣 www.youtube.com/shorts/Sqlha...

Only two days to go until our next Beringia Centre Science Talk (#BCST)! Join palaeontologist Scott Cocker as he digs into the big role the arctic ground squirrel has played in advancing our understanding of ancient life in Beringia. Register on Zoom (bit.ly/42Re9pK) or Facebook (bit.ly/4lBOkS1)

What can Arctic ground squirrels tell us about Ice Age ecosystems? Our next #BCST digs into the big role a small rodent has played in shaping what we know about ancient life in Beringia. 📅 Thurs April 24, 2025 ⏰ 11 AM Yukon Time Register on Zoom bit.ly/42Re9pK Register on FB bit.ly/42CCe2A

Planning a visit? Heads up, our hours are changing! ❄️ Winter Hours (until April 27) Open Saturday to Monday, 12–5 PM 🌸 Spring Closure (April 28–May 12) Closed for spring cleaning & staff training 🌞 Summer Hours (starting May 13) Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 AM–5 PM

I really appreciated @hankgreen.bsky.social’s dire wolf video, which is really worth watching. He breaks down the science, the hype, and why it’s important to tell the truth about extinction: youtu.be/Ar0zgedLyTw?...

#Mastodon molar from the Yukon @yukonberingia.bsky.social from the 2017 Valley of the Mastodons conference at the Western Science Center.

Spring fun is in bloom at the Beringia Centre! 🌸 Looking for something to do over the long weekend? Join us Saturday, April 19, 2025 for kid-friendly crafts and seed starting. More details on our website: beringia.com/events/sprin...

Have you ever heard of the giant beaver? Weighing in at ~100kg, they were as big as black bears and had banana-sized teeth! Despite their resemblance, these huge rodents aren't direct ancestors of modern beavers. They last shared a common ancestor ~24 mya. #InternationalBeaverDay #Megafauna

1/2 On #NationalFerretDay, we’re spotlighting the rare black-footed ferret! Though critically endangered today, these skilled hunters once roamed as far north as the Yukon. Their presence here wasn’t known until a surprising discovery in 1984. #IceAge #Beringia #Pleistocene

T-minus 2 days until our next Beringia Centre Science Talk (#BCST)! Join Heather Clarke as she uncovers the dramatic impacts of climate change along the Dempster Hwy, including the discovery of the largest collection of Pleistocene fossils found in the area! beringia.com/events

Introducing Beringia Nᐤ5, a fragrance inspired by the rugged aromas of the Ice Age. Guaranteed to have the highest musk content and most potent pheromones of any perfume on the market. Uses real paleaosol, a rare but powerful ingredient derived from mammoths. 4/5 palaeontologists recommend it!*

Wildfires, permafrost thaw, and landslides—how are they reshaping the Yukon? Join us and Heather Clarke live on Facebook and Zoom on Apr 3 @ 11am PDT for a #sciencetalk on #climatechange along the Dempster Hwy and the largest Pleistocene #fossilfind in the area! Register on Zoom: bit.ly/4j7bttC

Even the largest #IceAge animals started small 🦣 This tiny mammoth tooth belonged to a calf that was less than a year old, likely around six months. It was found on the Traditional Territory of the Vuntut Gwitchin, near Old Crow, Yukon. #FossilFriday

Scientists estimate she lived for about 6 or 7 weeks in an underground den, before it collapsed around her. This tragedy and the permafrost that preserved her body are the reasons we know of this wolf pup’s existence approximately 57,000 years later. gizmodo.com/canadian-gol...