This Blue Mountain Lake gem is a wonder to explore rain it shine stuffed to the gills with…read morefascinating educational opportunities & some incredible exhibits that make each visit memorable. HUGE PLUS: The caffe is EXCELLENT with an incrediblely STUNNING view of the lake.

It was a beautiful day- sunny, clear, and warm. The trails were beautiful, hiking and listening to…read morethe birds was serene. At each stop, each guide provided vital information and a rich history of the area. Well worth the trip. Love the gift shop too. LOL. Oh....almost forgot- lunch the grilled cheese sandwich was HUGE and oh so cheesy - yum yum.....

It's normally hard to find something for our autistic 8 year old grandson to enjoy, but this museum…read morehas so many things he loves it's easy to get him to go there , drop the electronics that he's addicted to , and just have fun. We love the renovations and new exhibits, thank you to all the contributors that made it possible!

We love it here! Fantastic programs and great exhibits. The family membership is definitely worth…read moreit if you live nearby... you will want to visit more than once!

This is not just a museum. We walked around and alao watched some figure skaters and a hockey team…read morepractice, which was so cool. Really good history in the museum. When you come here you should take in everything the town has to offer

I've been to many cities that hosted Olympic events including Vancouver (2010), Munich (1972),…read moreMontreal (1976), Atlanta (1996), Calgary (1988), Salt Lake City (2002) and others. All have a museum of some sort and Lake Placid (1932 and 1980) is no exception. Lake Placid is one of the smallest cities to host and it's clear even today that it would have been challenged with the huge event. Today, there are huge hotels and the roads have been improved but it is far from major transportation and I would imagine transportation was a big challenge. The XIII Winter Games was held from February 13 to 24, 1980. Americans will best remember it for the men's hockey who unexpectedly won the gold medal, defeating the Soviet (not yet "Russia") team in the game now called the Miracle on Ice (multiple movies including one starring Kurt Russell). The museum has a big section specifically dedicated to this series and the original scoreboard is on display. Lots of other memorabilia including uniforms, tickets, and such. What museum would be complete without a gift shop and this one is rather spendy. But how often does one visit little Lake Placid? [Round number review 500 in New York - 1585 of 2024 - 22608 overall]

Great short day stop for families with toddlers through elementary kids…read more Lots of hands on exhibits and STEM stations with a sharp focus on preservation of the aquatic life on Lake Champlain. It's a very small museum/science center but you simply can't beat the views and location and it's a must stop for families with little kids visiting Burlington. Recommend a creemee from Marina up the top of the hill or a coffee from Skinny Pancake after and a stroll along the marina and pier.

Such a nice little aquarium and community science center! Joined a presentation about frogs and…read moreenjoyed seeing many native fish and amphibians in the exhibits.

Tons of interesting displays on the topics of Astronomy, Geology, Fossils, Biology and Archaeology…read more Fun activities for parents' "future archaeologists" digging up bones and operating remote control dinosaurs. I loved the amazing collection of metals and minerals. Bring your camera for photo ops posing your children with their head inside a life-size dinosaur's mouth! Fun for the whole family! Business hours are Saturday 1 to 4 PM.

Great outdoor educational adventure the trails there can take you everywhere and the trolls that…read morewhere made were beautiful.

It's a wonderful place to visit, I saw people of all ages here to enjoy the beauty of this area…read more Just a note that they do not let anyone in even to park, before their posted hours. The entry works pretty smoothly though, and since we had prepaid tickets, they were able to look us up, give us a map and we were parked quickly. I was there specifically for the Thomas Dambo exhibit. He is a Danish sculpture artist known for his giant trolls made out of recycled wood. Each troll is unique and has a name and purpose....to save the Humans and teach them about sustainability. The trails are beautiful in the woods and clearly marked. There was a beautiful section of the forest where an original piece of music was being played from 24 speakers as you followed the trail. An enchanting small lake filled with water lilies was out the back door of the main building. They have a small cafeteria and a nice gift shop.The building was full of interesting exhibits, including a tank with otters.

When I went to the museum to pick up my guitar from a cancelled exhibit, the museum assistant…read morelaughed at me. I've have previously done volunteer work at the museum... BUT NEVER AGAIN. The museum is plagued now by elected officials and a village administrator obsessed with their power and authority. It is apparent this administration is in over their heads and are incapable of leading the village in a civil manner.

A significant amount of Potsdam history in this small local museum. The staff was friendly, and…read morevery knowledgeable.

Beautiful mansion. After Louise Boldt's death, her husband stopped all work on the mansion, as the…read morethought of staying here was too painful for him. Yet, he purchased other properties in the area and built at least one other house and a large farm, and came to those properties to spend summers, every year. Boldt Castle is still in the process of being finished, so the 3rd and 4th floors are pretty much white washed plaster walls in the rooms, with no fireplaces. But the ground floor and 2nd are done and are spectacular. The grounds are beautiful! A great way to spend an afternoon. Snacks and drinks are available.

Went on a tour of Boldt Castle/Heart Island this past weekend and it was easily the most beautiful…read morearchitecture I've seen with my own eyes. The entire island is perfectly maintained with vibrant flowers and gardens that looked immaculate even in late September. There is so much to see and its much bigger than it looks. There is so much attention to detail you can still miss things even after walking around for hours. I saw a couple get married while I was there and I can't even imagine how stunning those photos will turn out! A lot of people have already mentioned the beautiful and tragic history of this castles creation. I love that you can still go tp the upper floors of the castle that are not yet renovated and see the graffiti and signs of decay. The layout of the castle really tells a story and the classical music played in the background really adds to the immersion. There are also audio tours available. So much love was put into the original vision and execution of this project as well as the restoration. There are even heats all over the island. 10/10 would recommend spending a few hours here if you're ever visiting the area.

Interesting area to see all birds!. With school trips coming their hopping to get information!…read more While looking at the carvings of different Aviones!. Reshaping birds from wood carvings is hard work but in the end it's great?. Loosing that talent is not good?. For a picnic with friends or to walk on one of many paths?.

For anybody who loves birds, or art, this is the place to go. There are over 500 lovingly and…read morebeautifully carved birds by Bob Spear, founder of both Green Mountain Audubon, and the Birds of Vermont Museum. There is a juried art show each year, so there is also outstanding art all over the museum. Oh, and lots of hiking trails to see the live birds, for which different habitats are lovingly maintained. It's a little off the beaten path, but that is one of its charms.