• To encourage the study of the history of Alberta and Canada, particularly as it pertains to Jasper and vicinity
• To save from oblivion the memories…to obtain and preserve narratives…of the original inhabitants of the area, including missionaries, fur traders, explorers and settlers
• To collect all data possible on the early history of Jasper town site and its early citizens
• To locate, preserve and mark the local points of historical interest and
• To establish and operate a museum

The JYHS started working toward a museum in 1978. In 1985, they agreed to purchase a partially complete building on Pyramid Lake Road. In 1990 the lower floor of this structure was complete and the society’s office and archives moved in. In 1992 the main floor office area, retail outlet and Temporary Gallery were opened and the Permanent Exhibit Gallery, to focus on Jasper’s social and human history entered the planning stage. In 1996 a Federal-Provincial Infrastructure grant was obtained, and combined with over $80,000 in JYHS fundraising, development of the Permanent Historical Gallery began.

• In 1963, we held our first meeting
• In 1977, we incorporated as a non-profit charitable organization
• In 1978, we began raising funds to develop a museum and archives
• In 1985, the current building was purchased
• In 1986, a mortgage burning was held.
• In 1987, a planning study was commissioned to develop the museum in six phases
• In 1993, Phases I-V of this capital development was completed
• In 1998, five of ten permanent historical displays were opened
• In 1999, four additional historical exhibits were completed
• In 2001, the final historical exhibit was installed
• In 2006 the museum achieved recognized status with the AMA
• In 2013 the JYHS celebrates 50 years of preserving Jasper’s history

Board of Directors (2020 - 2021):