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Visit Lake George 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 many Lake George 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 pr... [+More]
an aerial view of fort ticonderoga
Fort Ticonderoga
Ticonderoga, NY
Fort Ticonderoga is a must-see destination! Bring the family and enjoy hands-on activities, daily weapon demos, boat tours, world-... [+More]
cave
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... [+More]
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.... [+More]
Reenactors
Fort William Henry Historic 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 t... [+More]
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 f... [+More]
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... [+More]
people in a gallery with paintings on the wall
The Lake George Arts Project
Lake George, NY
The Lake George Arts Project is a non-profit that brings arts programming to the Lake George region. We offer year-round events li... [+More]
The museum building (from webpage)
Frances G Kinnear Museum of Local History: Home of the Hadley-Lake Luzerne Historical Society
Lake Luzerne, NY
The mission of the Hadley-Lake Luzerne Historical Society, as stated in it's Constitution, is "to discover, preserve and share the... [+More]
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.... [+More]
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, a... [+More]
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 prese... [+More]
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,... [+More]
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... [+More]
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... [+More]