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Visit These Fun Lake George Area Museums & Historic Attractions

Make history fun! There is much to be discovered in the Lake George region! Explore local, national, and international history and culture at one of the area's museums, ranging from former war fortresses and geological wonders to children's museums and fine arts hotspots. 

inside museum with grand piano
The Sembrich
Bolton Landing, NY
Although best known for their summer festival, The Sembrich in Bolton Landing is more than live concerts, films, and children's programs. It's a cultural hub for the Lake George region, providing a connection to the arts, history, and nature.
Children exploring hands-on items in the Everyday Hometown Life exhibit
Chapman Museum
Glens Falls, NY
Located in downtown Glens Falls. The museum features the history of the Glens Falls/Queensbury area. Includes the photographs of famous 19th C. Adirondack Photographer Seneca Ray Stoddard.
four people snowshoeing in front of a lit cave entrance
Natural Stone Bridge and Caves Park
Pottersville, NY
Summer: Hike self-guided tour & explore LARGEST cave entrance in East, waterfalls, gorge, caves. Guided adventure tours, gemstone mining, disc golf, climbing walls, dino dig, simulated mines, & extensive rock shop. Winter: snowshoe trails and tours.
an aerial view of fort ticonderoga
Fort Ticonderoga
Ticonderoga, NY
Fort Ticonderoga is a bucket list destination! Bring the family and enjoy hands-on activities, daily weapon demos, boat tours, world-class museum exhibits, beautiful gardens, friendly animals, and more. Rain or shine, there's something for everyone.
Reenactors
Fort William Henry Historical Fortress & Museum
Lake George, NY
Sitting atop a small rise, Fort William Henry commanded the southern end of Lake George from November 1755 to August 1757 during the French & Indian War. Experience life in a British fort at this Lake George historic site and museum!
the entrance walkway up to the Hyde House
The Hyde Collection
Glens Falls, NY
The Hyde is one of the Northeast's exceptional small art museums with distinguished collections of European and American art.
people in a gallery with paintings on the wall
The Lake George Arts Project
Lake George, NY
The Lake George Arts Project is a major arts organization in Lake George, NY, that offers comprehensive programming for residents and visitors in the region.
The exterior of Rodgers Island Visitors Center, a green building
Rogers Island Visitors Center
Fort Edward, NY
Fort Edward and Rogers Island have been a great place for people to live for thousands of years. When you step inside the Visitors Center you will see exhibits on early native Americans, the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary time period.
North Creek Depot Museum
North Creek, NY
The North Creek Depot Museum, located in the Adirondack Mountains, tells the history and heritage of the Adirondack railroads.
Warrensburg Museum of Local History
Warrensburg, NY
The Warrensburgh Museum of Local History exhibits include period clothing, logging and farming tools, school and church history, and products, tools and documents.
Hall of Heroes at The Patriot of Lake George
Lake George, NY
The Patriot of Lake George includes a museum featuring historic items from all wars and a gift shop stocked with historic military memorabilia.
Frances G Kinnear Museum of Local History
Lake Luzerne, NY
Visit the Frances G Kinnear Museum of Local History to see historic artifacts and exhibits about the history of the Hadley-Luzerne area.
Lake George Historical Association & Museum
Lake George, NY
The Lake George Historical Association & Museum is a not-for-profit organization in Lake George Village that is dedicated to preserving the region's rich history. The museum features historic artifacts and exhibits, events, and more year round.
Bolton Historical Society Museum
Bolton Landing, NY
Museum is filled with photographs and exhibits which feature hotels, old tools, boats, ice harvesting equipment, local businesses, steamboats, camping, ice boats, vintage clothing, lakeside mansions, farm implements, schools and families.