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| Historic St. John's in the Wilderness Episcopal Church |
| Canoe Launch at Paul Smith's College |
| Jenkin's Mountain Trailhead |
| Paul Smith's College |
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Six Nations Museum in Onchiota
Adirondack Trail, State Rt. 86, near Paul Smiths in Franklin County
Home of one of the finest collections of Iroquois artifacts and contemporary Mohawk artwork to be found anywhere.
Inside this museum dedicated to Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) history and culture, you will see a variety of baskets, headdresses, garments, pottery, silver work, and amazing beadwork.
Turn toward Onchiota off route 86 in Gabriels. Follow the Buck Pond Campsite signs, go past the campsite .5 mile east to Onchiota, continue one mile east to the museum.
Started in 1954 by the Fadden family, it is open to the public July 1 through Labor Day, closed Mondays. Call ahead for times or for group tours, modest admission fee. Phone: 518-891-2299
| Closest Community: | |
| Nearby Communities: | Saranac Lake |
| Closest Byway: | Adirondack Trail |
| Distance from Byway: | remote |
| Closest Route #: | State Rt. 86 |
| Months Occurring: | july and august |
| Best Season: | summer |
| Indoors or Outdoors: | indoor |
| Admission Fee: | yes |
| ADA Compliance: | yes |
| Latitude: | 44.4944823186 |
| Longitude: | -74.1210943846 |
| URL: | Six Nations Museum in Onchiota website |