Fort Ticonderoga is a must-see destination, a center of learning, and an interactive, multi-faceted experience! Daily programs bring epic chapters of history and signature stories to life through new interactive programs and world-class museum exhibits, boat tours on historic Lake Champlain, living history events, special programs, lush gardens, Mount Defiance tours, hands-on family activities, and hiking trails, and more.

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Every day is an event at Fort Ticonderoga and every year is a new experience!

This year, Fort Ticonderoga debuts a new chapter in its story. Discover innovative storytelling on a grand scale with guided tours, witness thrilling weapons demonstrations, explore endless outdoor activities, and see the British-occupied fort in the years just before the American Revolution.

Be sure to:

Explore the beautiful gardens
Take a hike on the historic Carillon Battlefield hiking trail
Ascend to Mount Defiance for a sweeping vista of Lake Champlain and Vermont’s Green Mountains
Learn historic trades with living history staff
Tour Lake Champlain aboard the Carillon tour boat
Participate in entertaining Family Activities
Meet Mick and Mack, Fort Ticonderoga’s dynamic oxen duo
Enjoy a takeout lunch from America’s Fort Café
Stay up-to-date on exciting upcoming signature events

Fort Ticonderoga is open to visitors May-October Tuesday-Sunday from 9:30 am until 5:00 pm (the last ticket sold at 4:30 pm). There will be a schedule of set times and locations for tours, demonstrations, and programs upon entry to Fort Ticonderoga.

The property, including Mount Defiance, is closed on Mondays.

Open hours:

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed

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