Learn about Life in the Mountains!

If you love history you'll enjoy visiting this historic museum in Upstate NY! When you visit you can explore many exhibits that focus on historic life in the Adirondack mountain area. Learn about logging, outdoor recreation in the 1800s, early transportation and railroads in the Adirondacks and much more related to the culture and history of this beautiful mountainous region.

In addition to many fascinating permanent exhibitions, special exhibits which change regularly highlight different Adirondack artists, traditions, architecture and other aspects unique to the Adirondack mountain region. This upstate New York historical museum is open 7 days a week May through October. After you are done exploring the museum visit the beautiful Adirondack Park just outside the door!

A Bit of New York History Preserved

This historical museum in Upstate NY is a preserved and restored destroyer escort ship from WWII - the last of its kind remaining afloat in the US. When you visit you can follow your tour guide as you walk the decks of the USS Slater, climb up and down the stairways and ladders, see the bunks where sailors slept and imagine what life was like for sailors during the mid 1900s.

See the gear and artifacts that belonged to some of the original crew and learn about the history of this great warship. Before you leave, visit the ship's store and pick up a souvenir of your visit.  This unique Upstate NY historical museum is open 10am to 4pm Wednesday through Sunday from April to November.