Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake

Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake Your Adirondack Experience Starts Here! Open seven days a week, 10 AM - 5 PM. Come visit us in the heart of the Adirondacks for a truly unique experience.
(1717)

With more than 20 buildings nestled across 120 acres overlooking Blue Mountain Lake, our open-air campus offers everyone something to do. Step into the rich history of this region as you explore the museum, row an authentic guideboat, break up a logjam, climb a classic ADK fire tower, or enjoy a family-friendly hike to Minnow Pond. New for this season is the opening of Natural Beauty – The Art of

Rustic Furniture an exhibition that features rustic furniture from around the world and rarely seen private collections! Enjoy a few hours or the entire day as you discover unexpected stories of the Adirondacks past and present.

06/02/2026

Our beautiful Lake View Deck flowers came today, and our gardeners, Karin and Elsa, were hard at work assembling the beautiful mosaic which will fill in and grow over the whole summer. How tall will the flowers be when you visit?

Join or upgrade your ADKX membership today and get one of these awesome tote bags!Join or upgrade to Family Plus or abov...
05/30/2026

Join or upgrade your ADKX membership today and get one of these awesome tote bags!

Join or upgrade to Family Plus or above and receive the tote with special artwork by ADKX staff member Roarinbrook Smith. Join or upgrade to Family or below and receive the tote with just our logo on it!

Your continued generosity helps keep Adirondack history, exhibitions, and educational programs accessible for all. Thank you for being part of the ADKX community!

Head to our website or call our membership office today at (518) 352-7311 ext. 112 to join or upgrade today!

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Christopher Dobbs as the next Executive Director of Adirondack Experience...
05/28/2026

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Christopher Dobbs as the next Executive Director of Adirondack Experience. He succeeds David Kahn, who is retiring after fifteen years with the museum.

Chris joins ADKX from the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Montana, where he served as Executive Director since 2018. His arrival at ADKX marks a return to the Northeast, where he previously led the Connecticut River Museum and the Noah Webster House.

He holds a Master of Museum Studies from the Cooperstown Graduate Program and a Bachelor of Arts in American History from Indiana University. He will officially assume his role at ADKX on July 15, 2026.

“I look forward to working with the talented staff and dedicated board to create meaningful experiences for all visitors, to build meaningful partnerships between ADKX and the surrounding community and region, and to strengthen our role as a hub for Adirondack history and culture.” said Chris.

Read the full release here: https://www.theadkx.org/adirondack-experience-names-christopher-dobbs-as-new-executive-director/

Welcome, Chris!

Bite back against black flies this season!Join us on Saturday, June 6, for a hands-on workshop with Adirondack Fragrance...
05/26/2026

Bite back against black flies this season!

Join us on Saturday, June 6, for a hands-on workshop with Adirondack Fragrance & Flavor Farm. Learn how to craft your own all-natural bug repellent and bug bite soother using pure essential oils. It is the perfect way to keep pests at bay and soothe itchy bites naturally during Adirondack summers.

Each participant will leave with a custom bottle of bug spray and a roll-on soother to stay protected all season long. Venture into the outdoors this summer equipped with the tried-and-true wisdom of handcrafted remedies.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
$35 for members, $40 for non-members
All materials and tools are provided.

Space is limited! Secure your spot at the link in our bio.

Did you know that year-round Adirondack Park residents can visit the museum on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month for ...
05/23/2026

Did you know that year-round Adirondack Park residents can visit the museum on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month for FREE?!

That means Sunday, May 24, is our first year-round resident free day.

Year-round Adirondack Park residents can also purchase a family-level membership for just $65 (a $125 value). Benefits include free admission all season, 10% off in the Lake View Café and ADKX Store, and free or discounted access to exclusive events and more.

We are officially open for the 2026 season! We welcomed Bob and Joan Seager, who have been our first visitors every year...
05/22/2026

We are officially open for the 2026 season! We welcomed Bob and Joan Seager, who have been our first visitors every year for 10+ years—the Zocchi family also joined once again, continuing their family tradition of visiting the museum on opening day.

Join us for our 69th season! We're open seven days a week, 10 AM - 5 PM, including holidays. We have a whole season of exciting events and programs in store—visit our website to learn more.

The black flies have arrived here in Blue Mountain Lake, and they certainly can be ferocious! Enjoy this cartoon depicti...
05/20/2026

The black flies have arrived here in Blue Mountain Lake, and they certainly can be ferocious! Enjoy this cartoon depicting a “ferocious animal” or black fly attacking one of W. H. H. Murray’s fools that appeared in the September 1870 issue of Punchinello, a short-lived “illustrated humorous and satirical weekly.” A regular feature of the paper was a fictitious account of Punchinello’s travels to various “watering places” or summer resorts.

If you've had enough of the black flies yourself and you're in the area this weekend, come visit us!

Escape the bugs and enjoy our indoor (and outdoor) campus and exhibitions. Starting Friday we're open 7 days a week, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Our seasonal staff joined us on-site today for orientation and training! Whether it's their 30th season or first, we're ...
05/19/2026

Our seasonal staff joined us on-site today for orientation and training! Whether it's their 30th season or first, we're always excited to welcome familiar and new staff back each year!

Over the next few days, they will be hard at work training in our exhibitions, reviewing safety and emergency procedures, and helping out to get our campus ready to welcome you back THIS FRIDAY!

The countdown is on! Join us for our 2026 season 7 days a week starting Friday!

Today is International Museum Day; this year’s theme is “Museums Uniting a Divided World.”Here at Adirondack Experience ...
05/18/2026

Today is International Museum Day; this year’s theme is “Museums Uniting a Divided World.”

Here at Adirondack Experience our exhibitions bridge the gap between generations and serve as a reference point to observe and study changes in the land. People come here, whether it’s their first time or 100th, to connect with the deep history, craftsmanship, and culture of the Adirondack region.

Adirondack Experience aims to be a place where our unique stories can be shared and understood with respect. From preserving the region's rich heritage to amplifying diverse voices, understanding our shared past is key to building a better future.

We can’t wait to welcome you all back! We open for the season THIS FRIDAY! We’ll be open 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM 7 days a week, including holidays.

05/15/2026

Our staff gathered this morning to celebrate last summer’s artist-in-residence, Reka Szabo artworks, and her newly completed installation! Réka even joined us remotely from Italy to see her piece fully assembled for the very first time.

Comprised of eight unique panels, this stunning installation “draws on iconic Adirondack motifs, subtly interwoven with embroidery patterns from my own cultural heritage.”

Come check it out for yourself—we open ONE WEEK from today! We have an incredible season of events and programs in store, and we can’t wait to welcome you all back.

Address

9097 State Route 30
Blue Mountain Lake, NY
12812

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+15183527311

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category