The Wild Center, named the #1 science museum in the country by USA Today 2024 readers, is a family-friendly museum located in the Tupper Lake Region, providing a hands-on experience that explores the diverse ecosystems of the Adirondacks' forests, lakes, and rivers. Designed by the firm that built Washington's Air & Space Museum, The Wild Center is filled with hands-on experiences, live animals, including resident river otters, birds and reptiles, and exhibits that creatively explore the wild nature of the Adirondacks. Set on a 115-acre campus the Center offers canoe trips on its own river and hiking trails that wind through the Adirondack forest. Indoor and outdoor dining are offered and a full museum store is located on the grounds. A changing menu of exhibits and programs can be explored all year round.