Three years running, The Wild Center was named the People’s Choice top attraction in the Adirondacks by the readers of Adirondack Life. The Wild Center has also been named named "#1 science museum in the country" by readers of USA Today. To top it all off, The Wild Center’s Wild Walk, a trail across the treetops, has opened to rave reviews. During the winter, visitors can also enjoy the enchanting Wild Lights event, where thousands of lights transform the campus into a magical wonderland.
It’s all part of an outdoor and indoor experience on 81-acres that’s earned praise from around the world for how it lets visitors of all ages get closer to the natural world.
The Wild Center has a 54,000-square-foot indoor space, filled with live exhibits, multi-media shows and tons of hands-on experiences. There are trails, guided canoe trips on the river that runs by the Center’s campus, and a staff ready and willing to show you around, and answer questions about anything having to do with the wild world of the Adirondacks.
Wild Walk adds another dimension to a Wild Center day, by taking visitors up a trail of bridges to the treetops of the Adirondack forest. The Wild Walk experience includes a four-story twig tree house and swinging bridges, a spider’s web where people can hang out, and chances to just sit and observe the forest below. There’s an over-sized bald eagle’s nest at the highest point where visitors can perch and watch the life of the forest from a whole new point of view.
The Raquette River Roll allows young explorers to engage with nature in a fun and creative way. Starting on an elevated track, visitors will release special wooden balls and watch gravity do its thing. A number of these ball run stations have been placed along the beautiful Fen Trail. It’s interactive, it’s educational, and above all, it’s a fascinating and fun way to experience the natural world in a natural setting.
The Center features a full museum store, a cafe with outdoor waterside seating in season, and daily special events.
New for 2026
TROLLS: Save the Humans, at The Wild Center from June 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026, features six folklore-inspired activist Trolls that have come to teach humans how to rediscover nature and to inspire humans to be good stewards of the earth. This all-new touring exhibition featuring Thomas Dambo’s signature folklore-inspired troll sculptures are built from reclaimed materials and will delight visitors of all ages. The outdoor exhibition will fuse fairytales, whimsy, and incredible art installations to inspire visitors to explore themes such as recycling and reusing trash, the importance of plants and gardens, art and more.
Current Hours and Ticket Prices
The museum's days of operation are seasonal and can be found on their website.
- Adult Ticket (18 - 64): $24
- Senior/Military Ticket (65+): $22
- Youth Ticket (5 - 17): $15
- Age 4 and Under: Free
- Members: Free