This rigorous, 2.4 mile (roundtrip) hike will bring us to the newly opened fire tower on Buck Mountain, near the Town of Long Lake. From atop of fire tower take in stunning views of the William C. Whitney Wilderness Area and Little Tupper Lake. This trail gains 500 feet in elevation, mostly on the latter […]
Enjoy special offers* at the ADKX store all day, just for being a member! Ever wonder where all of the items not on display in exhibitions are tucked away? Join us for one of two tours of the nearby Collection Storage and Study Center--led by curatorial staff. Sign up for these exclusive tours at the […]
This easy to moderate 3/4 mile trail is located right on ADKX property. Meander down to the ADKX boathouse, located on Minnow Pond, while taking in the scenery and learning more about the fungi growing in the Adirondacks. Meet at the trailhead at 1:30 pm. What to Bring: Proper footwear for a hike like sneakers […]
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 Community Foundation and Cali Brooks with the prestigious Harold K. Hochschild Award. The museum’s campus will be open exclusively for Gala attendees starting […]
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 sip tea in vintage cups. An interesting and entertaining afternoon awaits at the ADKX. Performance is free with museum admission. Light fare and tea are […]
This easy to moderate 3/4 mile trail is located right on ADKX property. Meander down to the ADKX boathouse, located on Minnow Pond, while taking in the scenery and learning more about the geology of the Adirondacks. Meet at the trailhead at 1:30 pm. What to Bring: Proper footwear for a hike like sneakers or […]
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of craft, culture, and celebration at the Night at the ADKX Brewseum! Sip your way through a curated selection of the Adirondacks’ finest beer, wine, and spirits—all included with your ticket price and served in your very own keepsake tasting glass. This is a 21+ event Non-members: $45/person | […]
THIS DATE IS SOLD OUT! New date added on September 1st. Click here to register. Join Barbara Green of Adirondack Green House Basketry for an Adirondack Pack Basket making workshop. Participants will weave a full-sized Pack Basket, approximately 18” tall. They will make their packs in the same manner as original packs were made using […]
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. Then, after you leave, your stuffed animal friends will have an incredible overnight camping adventure at the museum. They will get to see the exhibits […]
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 forest rangers—those whose intimate knowledge of the region is boundless. Through the evening program, the group will share tales of humor and of heroics as […]
We'll walk a couple of miles along beautiful trails and among fine old trees, including eastern hemlocks, red spruce, northern white-cedar, sugar maples, and yellow birch. The beautiful woods here will give us a chance to work on tree identification and give us a chance to look for forest birds and amphibians. Rich Lake and […]
**This workshop is SOLD OUT** Join Adirondack photographer, Carl Heilman II, for a daylong photography workshop that will help inspire you to explore a range of shooting options to expand your photographic creativity. The day will begin with a morning classroom discussion where we’ll cover camera setup options plus details and questions about the basic […]
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