Visiting

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

Lodging

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.
aerial view of North Creek

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.

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