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“one of the oldest museums in the USA”
The Albany Institute of History & Art (AIHA) is a museum in Albany, New York dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting and promoting interest in the history, art, and culture of Albany and the Upper Hudson Valley region". Founded in 1791, it is among the oldest museums in the United States. The Albany Institute of History & Art has collected art and historical materials from the Upper Hudson Valley for more than 200 years. The richness of the collections and the careful documentation of ownership allow works of art, historical objects, photographs, and manuscript collections to tell insightful and intriguing stories about the people and events of the region. At the Albany Institute, art and history connect. Follow us on a journey through the collections.
Cute museum but a bit small, it was still good to experience. On the weekend, there is free street parking, so we luckily got a spot right in front. For weekdays, there are meters or garages... Read more
We drove up to Albany from our Catskills Mountains retreat to check out their collection of Hudson River School landscapes. The modestly sized collection on display provides a great overview of... Read more
i loved this museum! its a good size to get through in an hour. they have a nice seating area where i ate my lunch. they have a cute gift shop. the staff is very friendly too. it was 10.00... Read more
Albany Institute of History & Art
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- Sun: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Wed, Fri, Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thu: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
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