Last Chance Mining Museum
The preserved compressor building of the Alaska-Juneau gold mine, about 2 miles up Basin Road in the Gold Creek valley.
By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026
The preserved compressor building of the Alaska-Juneau gold mine, about 2 miles up Basin Road in the Gold Creek valley.
Read more about its history
- Unlikely mine district now Alaska capital North of 60 Mining News
Highlights
- Mining camp built in 1913 for the Alaska-Juneau Gold Mining Company, operated until 1944
- 84-ft compressor building with the original air compressor inside
- 3-D glass map of the mine tunnels
- Run by the Gastineau Channel Historical Society; on the National Register since 1993
Facts checked October 18, 2026 with en.wikipedia.org, traveljuneau.com. Hours and prices change, so confirm before you go.
Details →Map: Last Chance Mining Museum
The 3D map shows the walk here from the Cruise Ship Terminal north berth. Expand it to pick your dock and explore.
Map: USGS elevation; streets and buildings © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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