Albany Institute of History & Art

  • 125 Washington Ave Albany, NY 12210
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+1 518 463 4478

Website:

www.albanyinstitute.org

The Albany Institute of Culture and Art is a unique educational mecca with for people with a special interest in historic wonders of the Albany region. In addition to an intriguing variety of exhibits, the Institute also offers many workshops, lectures and children’s events.

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I wanted to see the Matters of Taste exhibit at the Albany Institute of History and Art for my own research, but had never been to the Institute before. more on TripAdvisor

This is our favorite Albany area museum. more on CitySearch

After an extensive renovation, the Albany Institute has a new look.... more on CitySearch

The curators represented disciplines of both art and food history, to provide the visitor with an excellent overview of 17th century dining in the Netherlands and in Dutch colonies in the New W ... more on TripAdvisor

Special exhibits are tops. more on CitySearch

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A small museum but worth the trip. A blend of old and new architecture with constantly updated exhibits. more on TripAdvisor

Only place upstate to see a real mummy. Also, we love the local and state connections that the art has. more on TripAdvisor

Haven't been here in a really long time. It is one of those places in the area you tend to take for granted. The collection is great. Portraiure and other painting, sculpture, historic artifacts, and ... more on TripAdvisor

I have been here a few times. Excellent 19th century and earlier art of landscapes of the region as they were then. Portraits of early settlers as well as interesting artifacts, and even a mummy! ... more on TripAdvisor

I have been going to this museum for years and I have never been disappointed. Not only is it a beautiful facility, but they have a fantastic collection from the mummies to the history of the Hudson R ... more on TripAdvisor

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Founded in 1791, the Institute's collections document upper Hudson Valley's tumultuous history. A wide array of artifacts--paintings, furniture, ... more on CitySearch

This is our favorite Albany area museum. Art is wonderful and excellent quality. Special exhibits are tops. The current Dutch food exhibit ... more on CitySearch

This museum is a true"gem" in the Capital District Region. The updated Egyptian exhibit is a must see for museum visitors of all ages! ... more on CitySearch

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