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§ Attractions · Lake George

Bolton Historical Museum.

Museums·Bolton Landing, NY·43.56°N 73.66°W

Local archives and lakeside lore in a restored schoolhouse

Rated4.4 / 527 reviews · Google
Telephone(518) 644-9960
Found inBolton Landing, NY
Charted at43.56°N 73.66°Won the Atlas
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Museums · Lake GeorgeEntry revised Aug 22, 2026
§ No. I · Field Notes

About Bolton Historical Museum.

Explore a trip down memory lane, recalling how Lake George transformed after World War II from an exclusive resort for the wealthy to a destination accessible by car for two-week vacations. The museum offers a glimpse into this nostalgic era, showcasing the evolution of the region as a popular vacation spot. Discover the stories and artifacts that bring this historical period to life.
§ No. II · The Particulars

Hours, facts & the front desk.

§ No. II

The front desk.

Bolton Landing, NY
Telephone(518) 644-9960Websiteboltonhistoricalmuseum.org
§ No. III · Getting Here

Where it sits.

Lake George Region
The Address

4924 Lake Shore Drive
Bolton Landing, NY 12814

43.5551°N · 73.6552°W

Directions
Drive In From
New York City247 mi · 4h 30m
Albany78 mi · 1h 30m
Boston194 mi · 3h 30m
Montreal168 mi · 3h 0m
Syracuse163 mi · 3h
Buffalo334 mi · 6h 0m

Approximate by-car estimates from the metros most visitors come from.

§ No. IV · The Plates

Bolton Historical Museum, observed.

7 plates on file
Bolton Historical Museum — plate IPlate I — the leaderPhotograph · Erin Nudi · Google
Bolton Historical Museum — plate IIPlate IIPhotograph · Courtesy Bolton Historical Museum / www.boltonhistoricalmuseum.org
Bolton Historical Museum — plate IIIPlate IIIPhotograph · Erin Nudi · Google
Bolton Historical Museum — plate IVPlate IVPhotograph · Courtesy Bolton Historical Museum / www.boltonhistoricalmuseum.org
Bolton Historical Museum — plate VPlate VPhotograph · Ryan Mazierski · Google
Bolton Historical Museum — plate VIPlate VIPhotograph · Courtesy Bolton Historical Museum / www.boltonhistoricalmuseum.org
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