NY State Museum
Room 3099, Cultural Ed Center, Albany, New York
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Phone:
+1 914 232 4822
Website:
www.nysparks.com
This restored 18th century mansion is an important landmark in New York that dates back to the Revolutionary war. Built by a general in the Continental Army who later became a U.S. senator, its owners situated it overlooking the scenic Hudson River. The brick house was one of the finest in its day and has retained its classic look and charm helping it to land on the list of National Historic Landmarks. Tour are offered in the house from October to May.
Visiting a historic house/museum with teenagers can be a challenge, and certainly did not meet with approval when the idea first came up. At the end of the visit, however, my kids declared that this p ... more on TripAdvisor
We love touring old historic houses and this one was fantastic. If you are in Albany dont miss it. more on TripAdvisor
Tours during the fall are on the hour and you must take a tour to see the house. The house is sparsely furnished but the openness makes the structure itself more interesting. The front hall has a pain ... more on TripAdvisor
You have to imagine this place before the city surrounded it, when it was out in the country with 80 acres and visas down to the Hudson. It has fine elegent but simple rooms, tells you how the early A ... more on TripAdvisor
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