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.
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 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 reed rather than black or brown ash. The top of the basket is finished with […]
Carol Marie Vossler, an artist and papermaker, will lead you through making a triangle lantern out of handmade paper and stencils. You'll be cutting and folding as part of the process. Using stencils, you can cut shapes with either an Xacto knife or a pin tool, each offering unique effects, before assembling your lantern. The […]
Working with artist Neile Cooper, create a stained glass assemblage. Using found and natural materials, along with stained glass, participants will create a unique artwork, celebrating the nature of the Adirondacks. Students are encouraged to bring meaningful materials; together we will plan a composition and design the stained glass elements. We will construct the work using traditional stained glass […]
You’ve no doubt heard about the fabulous ADKX Boathouse on Minnow Pond, but have you ever wondered what’s outside the normal boating boundaries? This is your chance to find out! Take a short (3/4 mile) morning hike to the lake with Shane Holmes, licensed Adirondack guide, and Doreen Alessi-Holmes, ADKX Conservator. Learn about the history […]
Join us under the stars at the Adirondack Experience for our premier annual fundraiser. This year, we are proud to honor Dick Beamish and the Adirondack Explorer magazine with the […]
Paint the feeling of the landscape, not just the view. Join artist Holly Friesen for an inspiring 4-hour introduction to expressive landscape painting. Participants will explore color-mixing, intuitive mark-making, and […]
To thank you for your membership support, we are hosting a weeklong celebration of members. Visit each day and check in at the member’s desk for a special member-only perk. […]
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 […]
As part of Member Appreciation Week, members can take advantage of exclusive tours of our Collection Storage and Study Center! Ever wonder where all of the items not on display […]
Step into an open-air Adirondack speakeasy at the Bootleggers’ Bash, a roaring 20s summer party at the Adirondack Experience. Enjoy lively jazz by Crackin’ Foxy, local spirits, and delicious bites […]
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