Get ready for a lively night of Adirondack-themed trivia at Ray Brook Brewhouse in Ray Brook, brought to you by the ADKX and The Lake Placid Olympic Museum! Gather your friends for an evening of delicious drinks, friendly competition, and tons of fun as you test your knowledge on Adirondack history, sport, and culture. Whether […]
This is a virtual program. Ever since he began hiking the mountains of the Adirondacks, John Sasso has been intrigued with the artifacts he would stumble upon, such as iron bolts from old land surveys, remnants of long-gone logging camps, mysterious woods roads, and stone foundations. The questions those finds provoked: 'What was here?' 'What […]
This is a virtual program. Albany Public Library and The Adirondack Experience welcome a Gem Radio Theatre production of true crime stories as told by the criminals themselves. Barbara Westbrook will share the story of Mildred Harris, a visitor to Saranac Lake with nefarious intent. Glen Repko will portray Monty Montague, a criminal who once […]
Get ready for a lively night of Adirondack-themed trivia at Axes & Irons in Indian Lake, brought to you by the ADKX and the Indian Lake Theater! Gather your friends for an evening of delicious drinks, friendly competition, and tons of fun as you test your knowledge on Adirondack history and culture. Whether you are […]
This is a virtual program. Albany Public Library and the Adirondack Experience welcome New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Donnelly whose novel A Northern Light retells the true story of the 1906 murder of Grace Brown. Jennifer will talk about the inspiration and research behind her award-winning novel, and the challenges of combining fact and fiction. Donnelly’s story is drawn […]
The Adirondack Experience is excited to welcome you back for the 2025 season on Friday, May 23, 2025! Come visit us in the heart of the Adirondacks for a truly unique experience. With more than 20 buildings nestled across 120 acres overlooking Blue Mountain Lake, our open-air campus offers everyone something to do. Step into […]
In 2025 we are merging two of our signature artisan events into one new Adirondack Art Festival! This festival will feature two main components: a Market where artists will be offering a variety of goods such as candles, food and beverages, bath and body products, functional ceramics, fiber arts, and more; and a juried Showcase […]
The Adirondack Experience’s Gala, while being a blast of a night, is also the one major fundraiser the museum holds each year. During the event, the museum will be recognizing the Adirondack Foundation and Cali Brooks with the prestigious Harold K. Hochschild Award. The museum’s campus will be open exclusively for Gala attendees starting at […]
Mushrooms. For some, they are a tasty delicacy. For others, something you’re made to eat. Love them or hate them they are one of the most important organisms in our ecosystem. They decompose, nourish, heal, and yes, they can be deadly. Whether you are an expert in the world of fungi or are simply curious, […]
This is a two day event - Saturday and Sunday, September 6-7, 2025 10am - 5pm | Included with admission The Rustic Fair showcases interpretations of classic and contemporary rustic art crafted by makers from across the Adirondack region and beyond. Explore handcrafted furniture, furnishings, and Adirondack paintings. You may also be interested in ALL […]
This is a two day event - Saturday and Sunday, September 6-7, 2025 10am - 5pm | Included with admission The Rustic Fair showcases interpretations of classic and contemporary rustic art crafted by makers from across the Adirondack region and beyond. Explore handcrafted furniture, furnishings, and Adirondack paintings. You may also be interested in ALL […]
Join us for a day devoted to outdoor recreation! Xperience for All features workshops, games, demonstrations, and presentations, all in the spirit of providing museum visitors a foundation to safely pursue recreation on their own. For those who are unfamiliar or not yet comfortable exploring the region’s woods and waterways on their own, learn tips […]
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