Mushroom Mania is back! Come spend the day exploring the fascinating world of fungi with ADKX. There will be family-friendly activities, guided mushroom walks, cooking demos, and more!

The Quebec-based circus troupe, Cirque Kikasse, will be stopping by ADKX for a short performance!   Included with museum admission. No food or drink will be served. The Lake View Café will be open for regular hours.

Step back into the 1800s with award-winning duo Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle as they bring the music of Adirondack lumber camps to life! With lively tunes on fiddle, banjo, guitar, and more, they’ll share songs once sung by loggers after long days of hard work in the woods. Through spirited music and storytelling, families […]

Sold Out! On a brisk October evening in 1957, the Adirondack Museum’s first season ends—not with a fond farewell, but with foul play. As the lights dim and the doors close, an eccentric mix of museum staff and curious locals gather for one last night … only to be swept into a chilling mystery. Who […]

Explore what may lie beneath the surface at ADKX during a day of hands-on discovery focused on archaeological fieldwork. SUNY Potsdam will be conducting a field school for student archaeologists throughout the month of June at ADKX.  Visitors can connect with student archaeologists at an interactive Exploration Station, try their hand at cleaning and processing […]

Spend the afternoon with the story of Adirondack poet Jeanne Robert Foster in a 45-minute one-woman show illuminating her life and work. A model for Charles Dana Gibson’s celebrated “Gibson Girls,” Foster’s story reaches far beyond the photographs that defined a generation’s ideal of beauty–from humble beginnings in the Adirondacks to the literary salons of […]

Join us for an evening of storytelling though film with Akwesasne Mohawk filmmaker Katsitsionni Fox. This program will feature two short films, Kanenon:we (ga-nuh-ooh-weh) and Tentsitewahkwe (duh-jee-de-wuh-gwe) which explore Indigenous knowledge systems through themes of food ways, land, and cultural continuity. Following the screenings, Katsitsionni (gah-jeet-juni) will participate in a conversation moderated by David Escobar, […]

Gem Radio Theatre is pleased to present stories of famous and infamous characters that harken from the Adirondacks. Actors in period costume will share their stories in first-person while visitors enjoy an afternoon tea, complete with vintage teacups and a light lunch.  An interesting and entertaining afternoon awaits at the ADKX.   Tickets & Registration The […]

Join us for the Adirondack Art Festival, a beloved annual craft fair featuring local artists at ADKX. Spend the day browsing original work and shopping handmade goods inspired by the region. Admission includes access to the Festival, the Museum’s exhibits, and scenic grounds. This special event is dedicated to celebrating regional art and craft work. […]

Bring your favorite toy for a day of Stuffed Animal Summer Camp fun at ADKX! Toast some marshmallows and enjoy s’mores while museum staff read our favorite stories. Afterwards, as you explore the museum, your stuffed animal friends will have their own camp adventure. They will peek behind-the-scenes, spend time making arts and crafts, meet […]

Indulge in a culinary journey celebrating the diverse and delightful world of mushrooms. Join us in the Lake View Café for a meticulously prepared feast showcasing the rich flavors, textures, and versatility of these earthy delicacies. Welcome drinks and light appetizers start the evening, followed by a four-course mushroom-focused dinner prepared by guest chef Matt […]