Museums
Watch the otters play at the world-renown Adirondack Wild Center or ride the Adirondack Railroad through magnificent scenery. Experience life as it was lived on the Wilder Homestead, made famous by Laura Ingalls Wilder in the beloved book, "Farmer Boy." Breath-taking beauty is only a short walk away when you visit High Falls. Try your luck at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino.Attractions - Museums
Akwesasne Museum
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321 State Route 37Akwesasne, 13655
Phone: 518-358-2461
Historical and contemporary Mohawk art, artifacts and Native gift shop. Open Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Saturday 11 am - 3 pm. Admission: adults $2, children 6 years-16 years $1, 5 and under free. Group appointments call 518-358-2461.
Franklin County House of History
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51 Milwaukee StreetMalone, 12953
Phone: 518-483-2750
Website: http://www.franklinhistory.org
Email: fchms@franklinhistory.org
Exhibits of early Franklin County history, including a Victorian parlor and dining room, Vice President Wheeler Memorial Room, craft rooms and an early pioneer room. Genealogical research material available in the Schryer Center located behind the museum. Open for tours and research Tuesday-Saturday 1 pm - 4 pm, June 1 to Saturday before Labor Day. Open by appointment at other times: 518-483-2750.
The Saranac Lake Laboratory Museum
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89 Church StreetSaranac Lake, 12983
Phone: (518) 891-4606
Website: http://www.historicsaranaclake.org
Built in 1894, the Saranac Laboratory was the first laboratory in the United States built for the study of tuberculosis. The museum features exhibits on TB research and patient care and "The Great War: WWI in Saranac Lake". Guided tours of the building interpret Saranac Lake's unique history as a pioneer health resort. The museum is open July 15 to October 8, Wednesday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., or any time by appointment. Cost is $5 per person. Historic Saranac Lake also operates the Bartok Cabin, where composer Bola Bartok spent the last summer of his life writing two pieces, his Third Piano Concerto and Viola Concerto. Tours of the cabin available by appointment. Cost is $5 per person.
Six Nations Indian Museum
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1462 County Route 60Onchiota, 12989
Phone: 518-891-2299
Email: redmaple@northnet.org
Artifacts, informational charts, paintings, maps and drawing reflecting ancient, historic and contemporary aspects of Haudenosaunee (Six Iroquois Nations Confederacy). Open July 1-Labor Day, Tuesday through Sunday 10 am to 5 pm. Adults $4, children 16 and under $2.
The W!ld Center
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The brand new museum where the wild world of the Adirondacks opens before your eyes. Featuring live animals, including river otters, birds, amphibians and fish. Exhibits include an indoor waterfall and river, towering glacial ice wall, high-definition films and wide-screen theater all set in a 31-acre campus.
HOURS
Summer & Fall: Memorial Day to October 31st- 10 am to 6 pm, seven days a week.
Winter & Spring: November 1st to Memorial Day - 10 am to 5 pm, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. The Wild Center is not open to the pubic on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday during this time but is available on those days for scheduled school visits and for other reserved groups.
*Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Open Holiday Mondays and the week between Christmas and New Year's Day.
*Closed for the month of April
PRICES
Adult Ticket $15 (15-65)
Youth Ticket $9 (4-14)
Senior Ticket $13 (65+)
Under 3 free
Tickets for organized groups may be purchased in advance. Please contact Lynne Perry at 518.359.7800, ext. 115.
