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Guided Galleries
Exclusive guided gallery tours with our curator and other local guides. Tours last 1.5 hours and give a more in depth look at the museum's exhibits. For guests 21 and over, a glass of wine is included in the ticket price. Tickets are $12 at the door. Museum members free! Save $2 on tickets by reserving your spot early! Click here to purchase tickets.
Find out more »Story Time in the Gardens with Debbie Hoven
Join us for Story Time in the Gardens with local author Debbie Hoven! This is a free event and great for elementary aged children and families. Story Time starts at 10:00 am in the Legacy Gardens behind the museum. In the event of rain, Story Time will move inside the museum. This event is made possible through a grant from the Tahoe Maritime Foundation.
Find out more »Gyotaku Fish Printing
Children’s Make-n-Take: Gyotaku Printing August 15, 2023 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am Legacy of the Lakes BoatHouse Suggested grade: 2nd-6th $5 Gyotaku is the traditional Japanese method of printing using fish. Learn about the ancient practice and create your own prints to display at home. Registration link coming soon!
Find out more »Yoga in the Gardens
Yoga has so many health benefits for mind, body and spirit...especially in the beautiful gardens at the Legacy of the Lakes museum! Yoga equally strengthens and stretches, increasing flexibility and repairing muscles. It’s all about relaxing and allowing yourself and your body to have as much relaxation as you want. This time is for you - free of competition and comparison! Appropriate for all ages & fitness levels. Class is facilitated by Alexandria Community Education. Advance registration is required. $28/3 sessions.…
Find out more »Story Time in the Gardens
We've partnered with the Douglas County Library for Story Time in the Legacy Gardens for ages 2-5 with the Douglas County Library. Stories & songs start at 10:00 am. In case of rain, story time will move inside the museum.
Find out more »Yoga in the Gardens
Yoga has so many health benefits for mind, body and spirit...especially in the beautiful gardens at the Legacy of the Lakes museum! Yoga equally strengthens and stretches, increasing flexibility and repairing muscles. It’s all about relaxing and allowing yourself and your body to have as much relaxation as you want. This time is for you - free of competition and comparison! Appropriate for all ages & fitness levels. Class is facilitated by Alexandria Community Education. Advance registration is required. $28/3 sessions.…
Find out more »Parade of Trees Sign Up
We would like to invite your club, organization, or business to decorate a holiday tree with a theme of your choosing for display in the BoatHouse on the Legacy of the Lakes Museum campus during Christmas in the Fort (November 24). There is no fee to participate and the trees will be viewed by thousands over the Thanksgiving weekend, where people will vote for their favorite tree. We are continuing our new portion of the event to encourage visiting our…
Find out more »Fall Open House
Join us in celebrating our 2023 season with an Open House at the museum. Enjoy free museum entry, hot apple cider, and fall themed treats from 12-4!
Find out more »Parade of Trees
November 24, 2023 | 3-6 pm November 25, 2023 | 5-8 pm November 26, 2023 | 5-8 pm More details coming soon!
Find out more »Garden of Lights
Brought to you by the Friends of Christmas, Garden of Lights is a walk-through festive light display in the Legacy Gardens (205 3rd Ave W) that will run the length of the holiday season. Garden of Lights opens on November 24 from 3-6 during Parade of Trees and Christmas at the Fort. From November 25-December 31, the Gardens will be open from 4:30 to 8:00 pm, Thursday-Sunday. The Gardens are free to walk through, but donations are appreciated. Please use…
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