Ongoing Exhibitions :: Adirondack Wilderness

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This majestic and pristine region has and continues to be transformed by the interaction of nature and people.

The enduring drama of the Adirondacks is told through the following topics:

Prehistoric Wilderness Landscape
4,000 Years Ago get to know the prehistoric animals and plants that called the Adirondacks home and the geologic forces responsible for the landscape.

Wilderness in Transition
19th-century activities and events such as early mapping, logging and recreational activities

Contemporary Wilderness historic and modern mining, status of animal species, conservation, forces of nature and artist interpretations.

Museum Hours: Open daily from 9:30am to 5:00 pm | Carousel Hours Open Daily: 10am-4:30 pm | Information please call: 518-474-5877
The New York State Museum is a program of The University of the State of New York / New York State Education Department / Office of Cultural Education