Visiting the Museum
Location
The museum is located in the heart of historic North Creek, NY across from the Phoenix Inn. See below for detailed directions to the Museum.
Parking
Ample free parking is available in front of the Museum.
The Museum Shop, Re-opening in 2024
The Museum Shop is a delightful place to shop for gifts or souvenirs. The Museum Shop’s hours are the same as the Museum’s. Profits from the Museum Shop help support the Museum. The Shop carries a variety of gifts, books, postcards and everything in between.
Getting Here
Directions to the Museum
Click below to expand a set of directions.
From the South
- Take I-87 North to Exit 23 (Warrensburg).
- At the end of the exit ramp make a left turn.
- Go to Route 9 North Traffic light and make a right turn.
- Go through Warrensburg on Rt. 9 and make a left turn onto Rt. 28.
- Follow signs to North Creek.
- Turn Right onto Ski Bowl Road and follow signs to Depot.
From the North
- Take I-87 (the Northway) to Exit 26 (Pottersville).
- Follow the Gore Mountain “Trailblazer” signs through Olmsteadville.
- Then left on Route 28N to North Creek.
- Make a right turn onto Main Street in North Creek (first stop sign after you cross the Hudson River).
- Turn Right onto Ski Bowl Road and follow signs to Depot.
From the West
- Take I-90 (NYS Thruway) east to Utica.
- Take Route 8 North from Utica to Bakers Mills.
- Make a left onto Peaceful Valley Road.
- Take Peaceful Valley Road to Route 28.
- Make a left onto Route 28.
- Take Route 28 to Ski Bowl Road.
- Turn Right onto Ski Bowl Road and follow signs to Depot.
The Depot and Beyond
Current Exhibits
Cunningham Family Exhibit
Photos and memorabilia showing the impact of the Cunningham Family on skiing/recreation since the early 1900s.
North Creek and the Adirondack Railroad
A scale model by Dunham Studios
The Story of the Adirondack Railroad
Including its effect on the region.
The Midnight Ride
The story of Theodore Roosevelt’s midnight ride to the Presidency and the impact of his Presidency on American Life.
History of the Snow Trains
Including the development of skiing at Gore Mountain.
The D&H
History and its impact on the North Country
Visiting North Creek
To find more activities, lodging, restaurants and shops, visit Visitnorthcreek.org, Adirondack.net, and LakeGeorge.com
Activities
- Ski Bowl Park Picnic Area – info@visitnorthcreek.org
Scenic views, flower garden, and tennis courts. - Tannery Pond Community Center – 518-251-2505 or info@tannerypondcenter.org
A variety of year round activities and gallery exhibits. Contact Candice Poiss Murray, Executive Director. - Adirondack Fly-Fishing School – 518-237-4636
The Adirondack Fly Fishing School teaches both fundamental and advanced fly fishing techniques. - Garnet Hill Lodge – 518-251-2444 (www.garnet-hill.com)
An all-season resort with many outdoor activities, such as hiking, fishing, boating, biking, nature walks, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. - Barton Garnet Mine Tour – (518) 251-2706 (www.garnetminetours.com)
Tour a garnet mine and then mine for garnets. - Revolution Rail – 888-738-0123 or info@revrail.com.
Railbiking, contact for reservations.
Lodging
- Phoenix Inn Hotel and Resorts – 518-595-0073 or info@phoenixinnresorts.com
Located nearly across the street from the museum in the village of North Creek. - The Alpine Lodge – 518-251-2451 (www.adirondackalpinelodge.com
Located in the heart of the village of North Creek. - Goose Pond Inn – 518-251-3434 (www.goosepondinn.com)
- Gore Mountain Lodge 518.260.5120 or 855.846.7365 (www.thelodgegoremountain.com)
- Garnet Hill Lodge – 518-251-2444 (www.garnet-hill.com)
Services
- Trimmer’s Salon – 518-251-0815 – Located in the heart of the village of North Creek.
Hair styling, manicures and pedicures and salon products. - Phoenix Inn Hotel and Resorts – 518-595-0073 – Located nearly across the street from the museum.
Spa services available to guests.
Dining
- Trappers Tavern – 518-595-0073 – Located in the Phoenix Inn and near the North Creek Depot Museum.
- barVino – 518-251-0199 – Located in the heart of the village of North Creek.
- Izzy’s Market & Deli – 518-251-3000 – Located in the heart of the village of North Creek.
- Marsha’s Family Restaurant – 518-251-5750 – Located in the heart of the village of North Creek.
- Café Sarah – 518-251-5959 – Located in the heart of the village of North Creek.
- Basil & Wick’s – 518-251-3100 – On route 28.
- Garnet Hill Lodge – 518-251-2444 – Located near 13th Lake in North River, NY.
Shopping
- Hudson River Trading Company – 518-251-4461 – Located in the heart of the village of North Creek.
- Poiema and The Vault – 518-251-5732 – Located in the heart of the village of North Creek.
- The Foothills of the Adirondacks – 518-251-3550 – Located in the heart of the village of North Creek.
- Camp Garuda Antiques – 518-251-3927 – Located in the heart of the village of North Creek.
- The Rustic Homestead and Streamside Fly-Shop – 518-251-4038
- Basket Creations – 518-251-4006 – Located in the heart of the village of North Creek.
- Braley & Noxon Hardware Store – 518-251-2855 – Located in the heart of the village of North Creek.
- Tops Grocery Store – 518-251-4667 – Located in the heart of the village of North Creek.
- Adirondack Spirits – 518-251-3898 – Located in the heart of the village of North Creek.