Albany and Central New York Sights

Albany Institute of History and Art

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The 1791 museum, the state's oldest, has annual rotating exhibits and an impressive permanent collection that includes Hudson River School paintings and an Egyptian mummy exhibit. Silver, furniture, and contemporary-art collections cover regional history dating from the 1500s. The building, which combines a modern expansion with the original 18th-century space, is interesting architecturally.

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  • Address: 125 Washington Ave., Albany, NY, 12201 | Map It
  • Phone: 518/463-4478
  • Cost: $7
  • Hours: Wed.--Sat. 10--5, Sun. noon--5
  • Website: www.albanyinstitute.org
  • Location: Albany
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    Excellent small museum

    A fine small museum with a permanent collection that doesn't have a lot of items but is deep in quality. Fine selection of Hudson River School paintings and sculpture by regional artists from the 1800s, plus a small Egyptian exhibit, as well as some other paintings and decorative art items. A bit expensive given its size, but worth seeing.

    by bachslunch, 10/13/08

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