Adirondack Museum
This expansive museum chronicles the way the Adirondack Mountains have shaped the history of northern New York State----and the way human activity has shaped the Adirondack Mountains. Exhibits cover the history of freshwater boat building, the Adirondacks' unique tradition of furniture design and the necessity of striking a balance between human activity and the natural world. The Museum is open May to October. Admission is $16 for adults, $8 for children; prices are as of 2009.
Adirondack Museum
Rt. 28 & 30
Blue Mountain, NY 12812
(518) 352-7311
adkmuseum.org/
Adirondack Stained Glass
Adirondack Stained Glass is a living example of the region's long history of expert artisanship. Since its founding in 1980, this glassworks has depicted the local landscape in its lamps, bowls and windows. The workshop is open to the public most days, but call ahead to be sure.
Adirondack Stained Glass Works
29 W. Fulton St.
Gloversville, NY 12078
(518) 725-0387
adirondackstainedglassworks.com
The Wild Center
The Wild Center at the Adirondack Museum of Natural History combines exhibits on the last hundred millennia of Adirondack history, with a 31-acre campus that features walking trails, scenic overlooks and a colony of river otters. A great place to teach children about the beautiful complexity of the natural world, the museum is open daily from Memorial Day to Halloween and weekends from October to May. Admission is $15 for adults, $9 for youth, as of 2009. Children 3 and under are admitted free.
The Wild Center
45 Museum Dr.
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
wildcenter.org/index.php
