The Wild Center

    45 Museum Drive, Tupper Lake, NY 12986
Aerial view of the portion of The Wild Walk, where people walk along the treetops of the Adirondack forest
A group of people enjoying the outdoor winter exhibit, Wild Lights
View of The Wild Center sitting across a shimmering body of water
A group of children enter The Wild Walk in the winter
A young child gleefully looks down at his hand holding a freshly made snowball
Two children play a game throwing snowballs into buckets set up on a suspended walkway on the Wild Center's Wild Walk
Three young museum attendees observe one of The Wild Center's river otters swimming through his enclosure
A family explores a foggy exhibit at Tupper Lake's Wild Center
View of children watching a school of fish in an exhibit
People crossing a suspended metal walkway between large wooden structures at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake NY
A man who uses a wheelchair stops along The Wild Walk to read a plaque
Dozens of children playing on the outdoor spiderweb exhibit
Closeup of one of the live otters swimming at The Wild Center
The Wild Center's porcupine perched on a split log eats corn on the cob
A family gazes out at the water from a large waterside structure
A shot of the gift shop located within The Wild Center
One of the Wild Lights exhibits lights up a tree in pink and purple lights
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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

Accessibility

General (6)
Accessible Car Parking: Yes
Accessible Van Parking: Yes
Assistive Equipment: Yes
Disability Discount: Yes
Campanion Discount: Yes
Service Animal Relief Area: Yes
Deaf/Hearing Loss (3)
Deaf/Hearing Loss Accomodations: Yes
Nonverbal Dining Alerts: No
ASL Interpreter Available: Yes
Mobility (17)
Accessible Entrance: Yes
Accessible Route: Yes
Accessible Elevator: No
Low Service Counter: Yes
Accessible Outdoor Seating: Yes
Accessible Indoor Seating: Yes
Accessible Rooms: No
Accessible Rooms Near the Lobby/Elevator: No
Accessible Ground Floor Rooms: Yes
Accessible Public Restroom: Yes
Accessible Transportation: No
Accessible Pool: No
Acessible Hot Tub: No
Accessible Beach Area: No
Accessible Locker Room: No
Accessible Rides: No
Accessible Theater Seating: Yes
Blind/Low Vision (2)
Staff Orientation Available: Yes
Signage: Partial
Cognitive (3)
Special Programs Available: No
Staff Orientation Available: Yes
Sensory Kits Available: No

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    Address: 
  • 45 Museum Drive, Tupper Lake, NY 12986
    • Phone: 
  • (518) 359-7800
    • Website:  wildcenter.org/
    Email: 
  • info@wildcenter.org
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