Calendar of Events

  • Good Night, Museum—an ADKX Stuffed Animal Sleepover

    Come in your PJs and bring your favorite toy for a stuffed animal sleepover at ADKX! Grab a cookie and some milk while museum staff read our favorite bedtime stories. […]

    Free – $5
  • Trail Talk—True Stories from New York State Forest Rangers

    NYS Forest Rangers have countless roles to fill: daring rescuers, committed conservationists, rules enforcers, direction givers, and tireless educators. Join us for an evening of stories from retired and current […]

    Free
  • Mushroom Dinner 2025

    Indulge in an unforgettable culinary journey celebrating the diverse and delightful world of mushrooms. Join us in the Lake View Café for a feast meticulously crafted to showcase the exquisite […]

    $150 – $160
  • Mushroom Mania Festival

    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!

    Included with Admission
  • The Circus Comes to Town!

    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 […]

    Included with Admission
  • Murder at the Museum

    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 […]

    Sold Out!
  • Veterans Appreciation Day

    Veterans Appreciation Day honors those who have served our nation. Join us for a day of special activities, music, and invited dignitaries to celebrate service members past and present. Veterans, active duty military, and military family all receive free admission, with ID. Veterans, active duty military, and military family all receive free admission, with ID.

    Included with admission
  • An Afternoon with a Gibson Girl

    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 […]

    Included with admission
  • Tea with a Side of History

    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 […]

    $15 – $42
  • Adirondack Art Festival

    Adirondack Experience 9097 State Route 30, P.O. Box 99, Blue Mountain Lake, NY, United States

    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.

    Included with Admission
  • Camp Chat—Summer Camps in the ADK

    Grab a chair, snuggle into your sleeping bag, sit next to your bestie, and join us for a nostalgic evening devoted to everyone’s favorite childhood destination—summer camps. Camp leaders and former campers from some of the Adirondack’s most noteworthy summer camps will talk about how camp life (and campers!) have changed over the years and what it is about camp that speaks to the kid in all of us. Come early for a special treat! At 6:00, join ADKX staff in the Art Lab to make the most camp-loved craft—the friendship bracelet. Cap off the evening around the campfire with […]

    FREE