ALBANY INSTITUTE

Founded in 1791, the Albany Institute of History & Art is New York's oldest museum. Its collections document the Hudson Valley as a crossroads of culture, influencing the art and history of the region, the state, and the nation. With more than 35,000 objects in the collection and one million documents in the research library, it is an important resource for the region, giving our community a sense of the part the Hudson Valley played in the American story, and our own place in history. Permanent exhibitions include one of the largest collections of Hudson River School paintings, a history of Ancient Egypt (and Albany's connection to it!), and other fine art, ceramics, and furniture, along with temporary exhibitions that change 3 times a year... Education programs serve 10,000 students, teachers, adult learners, and families every year. The museum education department's mission is to connect our community to our collections and exhibitions through lifelong learning opportunities that..

Primary location: Albany United States