Lake Placid Olympic Museum

Review & FAQ:

• How many times has Lake Placid hosted the Winter Olympics?
  • Lake Placid is the only place in North America to have hosted the Winter Olympics twice—in 1932 and 1980.
• What is the Lake Placid Olympic Museum?
  • The Lake Placid Olympic Museum celebrates both the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics and their impact on Lake Placid and the surrounding region.
• Where is the Lake Placid Olympic Museum located?
  • The museum is located in the Olympic Center in Lake Placid.
• When did the Lake Placid Olympic Museum open?
  • The museum opened in 1994.
• What notable items are displayed at the museum?
  • The museum holds a diverse collection of Olympic memorabilia, including:
  • The "Fram III" bobsled from the 1932 Olympic Games
  • The skates used by Jack Shea in 1932
  • Various memorabilia from the 1980 Miracle on Ice hockey team
• What other significant events has the museum hosted?
  • The museum hosted the Olympic torch when it traveled across the United States before the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics.
• Does the museum hold any annual events?
  • Yes! The museum hosts the annual Lake Placid Film Forum.

Address: 2634 Main St, Lake Placid, NY 12946, USA, Phone: 518-302-5326

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐