Lake Placid Olympic Museum

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Lake Placid Olympic Museum

If you want to explore the captivating history of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympic Games, make sure to pay a visit to the Lake Placid Olympic Museum. It provides an amazing opportunity to delve into the past. Although the museum is relatively small, previous visitors have praised the incredible artifacts on exhibit. You can see the equipment used by the legendary 1980 U.S. hockey team during the unforgettable “Miracle on Ice,” as well as the uniforms worn by Lake Placid Olympians in different opening ceremonies. The museum also boasts a fascinating collection of sleds and gear for sliding sports. What’s more, it’s conveniently situated just a few steps away from four ice complexes. Among these complexes is Herb Brooks Arena, where the monumental and breathtaking 1980 hockey game between the U.S. and the Soviet Union took place.