Museums in Albany, NY

Find museums in Albany, NY. Listings include USS Slater, New York State Museum, Albany Institute of History & Art, Irish American Heritage Museum, Albany Center Gallery and Underground Railroad Education Center. Click on each in the list below the map for more information.

USS Slater

USS Slater

Intersection Of Broadway And Quay Streets,

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  • 08/07/20
    This Day in History: 7 August 1781- Attempted Abduction On this day, 239 years ago, Schuyler Mansion was raided by a party of loyalists and soldiers of the 34th Regiment of the British army. Under th...
    > Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
  • 07/28/20
    Just wanted to highlight some of the interesting art projects happening around town. If you've not yet seen one of these beautiful murals, perhaps now you'll look for them when out and about in Albany...
    > Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
  • 07/20/20
    Be sure to read Schuyler Mansion's Safety Policies and Protective Measures before reserving your ticket.
    > Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
  • 07/20/20
    Who masks up? Ham masks up in preparation for opening this Wednesday!
    > Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
  • 07/20/20
    Schuyler Mansion will re-open on Wednesday, July 22! Due to the continuing risk the COVID-19 virus poses, the site has changed operations to ensure the health and safety of visitors and staff. This i...
    > Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
  • 07/16/20
    Today at 1pm! Join Curator of Ethnology, Gwen Saul, for a live interview with artist Hayden Haynes (Seneca). We’ll discuss the art of antler carving, how Hayden became interested in this medium, and w...
    > New York State Museum
  • 07/16/20
    New York City Draft Riots, July 13-16, 1863: In January 1863, Congress enacted a draft to meet the manpower needs of the American Civil War, then entering its third year. On July 13, 1863, shortly aft...
    > New York State Museum
  • 07/15/20
    In today's pre-recorded Field Trip to the NYSM, take a journey back in time with State Paleontologist, Lisa Amati, as she describes many of the intriguing invertebrates from the Paleozoic. Discover ho...
    > New York State Museum
  • 07/14/20
    The #ShadesofGreen series is intended to raise awareness of the diversity of Irish arts, as practiced in America. And of course it provides a glimpse into Ireland for all those of us who can't visit t...
    > Irish American Heritage Museum
  • 07/14/20
    On this day in 1881, Billy the Kid - Henry McCarty - was shot and killed by Pat Garrett. He was 21 years old. Born in New York City to immigrant parents in 1859, he was baptised in St. Peter's Church...
    > Irish American Heritage Museum
  • 07/14/20
    New York is home to people of all sorts of cultures and backgrounds, and so New York is home to all sorts of stories. During this virtual program, a Museum Education staff member will share with you h...
    > New York State Museum
  • 07/14/20
    Today at 1pm! New York is home to people of diverse cultures and backgrounds who all have different types of stories to tell. Join us today to hear stories and humorous folktales told by Jewish immigr...
    > New York State Museum
  • 07/13/20
    On this day in 1863, the Draft Riots began in New York City. The New York Draft Riots remain the deadliest riots in U.S. history, worse than the the 1967 Detroit Riots and the1992 Los Angeles Riots. T...
    > Irish American Heritage Museum
  • 07/13/20
    Summer Stars Did you know the Big Dipper is NOT a constellation? It is an asterism, or a distinctive star pattern, and is found within a large constellation called Ursa Major (Great Bear). The Big Dip...
    > New York State Museum