Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake

Category: History museum

Address: 9097 NY-30, Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812, USA

Phone: +15183527311

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–5PM

Monday: 10AM–5PM

Tuesday: 10AM–5PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

JG DeBiasio

Sep 23, 2022

Excellent museum about the human history in the Adirondacks. Cafe has great views of blue mtn lake. Easy free parking and nice gift shop. We particularly liked the boats and trains. Only had time for half the buildings. Returning for the rest tomorrow. Plan on 4 or 5 hours.

Victoria Kane

Sep 18, 2022

Beautiful place. Very interesting and more than you can imagine in one location.

Edward Keenan

Sep 18, 2022

Wonderful weekend for the rustic furniture fair. Great exhibitors and great staff. Can't wait till next year.

Therese Hickman

Sep 18, 2022

Kids absolutely loved it

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Questions & Answers

Is there a cost to get inside?

Jeffrey | Sep 23, 2018
Suzie Bradford | Sep 22, 2020

We have a natanul park card free admission we are 70 with our card do we get in free ?

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Is the museum still open during the week now?

Elizabeth Knapp | Sep 23, 2018
Rich Goccia | Sep 23, 2018

Yes. 10-5.

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When will it open in 2022

Scott Talbot | Mar 26, 2022
Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake | Mar 26, 2022

Hi Scott, Thank you for your message. We will be opening on Friday, May 27th through October 10th. We will be open 7 days per week from 10am - 5pm. We hope to see you here this summer!

Are wheel chairs provided for those who require them?

A Google User | Sep 22, 2021
Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake | Sep 22, 2021

Wheelchairs, wheeled walkers, and electric scooters are available on a first come, first served basis at our admissions desk in the Visitors Center.

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Are small leashed dogs allowed

Susan MacNeil | Sep 22, 2021
Meredith Taylor | Sep 22, 2021

Only service animals are allowed inside

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Is Anne LaBastille's cabin contents on exhibit at this museum?

Christine Caruso | Sep 22, 2021
Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake | Sep 22, 2021

Yes...Anne LaBastille's cabin is on exhibit in our Life in the Adirondacks exhibition and it includes all of her belongs just as they were when she lived there.

Whose private Pullman car is in the museum?

William Sanders | Sep 22, 2020
Marc Fournier | Sep 22, 2020

Great question... I will be watching this feed. It would be super cool if it was Roosevelt's.

Is there free admission for ADK Park residents in Oct.? thx

William Stevenson | Sep 22, 2020
Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake | Sep 22, 2020

Sunday, October 13th is our last free admission day for ADK Park residents. October 14th is our last day of the 2019 season.

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Is it true that on Sundays you can get in for free if you live in

Barbara Credle | Sep 23, 2019
Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake | Sep 23, 2019

Hello Barbara, We offer free admission to full-time residents on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. We will also be offering free admission to park residents on Sunday, September 29th for our Fallfest!

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How do I make a reservation to the July 29th program Consuming Indianness?

Mary Anne Ryan | Sep 23, 2019
Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake | Sep 23, 2019

Hello Mary Anne, Here is a link to our website with more information about Monday Evening Xplorations: https://www.theadkx.org/exhibitions-events/monday-evening-xplorations/ . Here is the link from that page for you to make a reservation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSce-e3PXgzNbemMhFcytE-SWBVCfIx1AMUfGIc_NEjUFYzVWg/viewform

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When is members dinner and lecture thinking August.

Mary Anne Vance Stillman | Sep 23, 2019
Adirondack Experience | Sep 23, 2019

Hi Mary Anne, The members dinner and lecture is Monday, July 22nd at 5:30pm. The lecture will begin at 7:30pm. If you'd like to register for this event you can call our membership office at 518-352-7311, ext. 112.

What is the policy for using a camera at the museum?

David Laurenty | Sep 23, 2019
Shawn Webb | Sep 23, 2019

No problems! A lot of great pic opportunities there too!

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Is there a picnic area on the grounds

Deborah DeDeo | Sep 23, 2019
Jessie L Benjamin | Sep 23, 2019

Yes. The do pit fires at nights.

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Has Anne La Bastille’s cabin been moved to the museum site now? Will it be available to see when the museum opens in spring 2019?

Gia Wilkerson | Sep 23, 2019
Brandon Himoff | Sep 23, 2019

We saw it last year. A very cool piece of history. I believe it will be on permanent display.

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Is there a senior discount for admission?

Mark Roberto | Sep 23, 2019
jim catalfamo | Sep 23, 2019

Yes there is. If you are looking for further discounts a lot of the local libraries have free passes especially for museums. Sometimes the libraries do have online list of free passes that they offer. But I always find it better to go straight to the library and ask. I hope this was helpful to you enjoy your Ventures.

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Are school groups scheduled for today Sept. 27th?

Bonnie Pulis | Sep 23, 2019
Sally Navarro | Sep 23, 2019

I do not know, but you can contact them directly. Sorry

Are you open on labor day?

Chester White | Sep 23, 2018
Stuart Dingman | Sep 23, 2018

Yes

Is there a dog kennel on site for visiting pets?

Lynelle Spring | Sep 23, 2018
Ruthanne Harrison | Sep 23, 2018

I didn't see a dog kennel there

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Are there any good places to kayak near the museum?

Colleen Gaglione | Sep 23, 2018
Darlene O'Brien | Sep 23, 2018

You should be able to kayak on Blue Mountain Lake which is very close to the museum.

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Is there a pet-friendly policy?

Augustine Ayers | Sep 23, 2018
Jessica Connelly | Sep 23, 2018

Only for outdoor space which is limited.

What is price of admission for adults, kids?

Paul Hartman | Sep 23, 2018
Lawrence Kondowe | Sep 23, 2018

$20 adults (18-64); $12 youth (6-17); free (5-under). These vary by season.

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Is the Adirondack museum open Columbus Day weekend?

inger curth | Sep 23, 2017
Anma Ingeana | Sep 23, 2017

Yes, according to their website that's their last weekend that they are open for the season. Looks like they're in General open from Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day weekend. Enjoy

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Why are they closed so early in October? Why is everything worth seeing closed after Columbus day? I am coming the 3rd weekend in Oct for the first time and there is so much i can't do, see or experience.

Jennifer Kluender | Sep 23, 2017
Zach Forbes-Restifo | Sep 23, 2017

It is most likely because a large area of the museum is outdoors, so they probably close due to the cold.

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What. Other attractions are near blue mt museum

Fran DeTore | Sep 23, 2017
dcijams M. BRADY | Sep 23, 2017

The area is pretty much isolated unless you would like to take it to her on a pontoon boat or take a tour of the area on a pontoon plane as a lot of the lakes offer plane rides in area tour services

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