Adirondack History Museum & Essex County Historical Society
Adirondack History Museum & Essex County Historical Society
Explore the history of the Adirondacks
Current 2025 exhibits include:
Hiking in the Adirondack High Peaks
Arto Monaco and the Land of Makebelieve
Worked/Wild
Adirondack Fire Towers
Adirondack Suffragists
Transportation
Special programming is held throughout the season, so check the Museum’s website out for their full schedule.
The Brewster Library research center houses a collection of rare books, maps, newspapers, photographs, census records, company ledgers, and other materials, and is open by appointment.
Hours of operation:
Open Memorial Day weekend through Indigenous People's Day weekend.
Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed on Monday and Tuesday
Note: There is an admission fee to enter the museum. Adults: $7, Seniors: $5, Student: $3; Ages 6 and under free
A Revolutionary Journey
Visit the Adirondack History Museum on the Lake Champlain Revolutionary Quest, a self-guided trail launching in May 2025 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Explore the region’s pivotal role in American history. Discover the "History of the Adirondacks" exhibit and a special 250th-anniversary display on key revolutionary events and figures. Add this stop to your quest to enrich your journey and earn exclusive prizes!
Adirondack History Museum & Essex County Historical Society
Elizabethtown's original central school provides ample space for a large collection of artifacts from over 200 years of Essex County history and culture.
