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Albany Institute of History & Art
(518) 463-4478
125 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 122102296
Founded in 1791, the Albany Institute of History & Art is a museum dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting and promoting interest in the history, art and culture of Albany and the upper Hudson Valley region. Always get confirmation of the business location.
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When: Today until Sun, Jun 17, 2012
at 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History and Art
Cost: $10 all gallery access
Come view 400 years of glass work from the Albany Institute of History and Arts collection.
When: Today until Sat, Jun 30, 2012
at 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History and Art
Cost: Standard Admittance Rates
Since its invention, glass has been a critical medium for almost every field and purpose, ranging from elaborate fine art work to practical household items and everything in between.
When: Today until Sun, Aug 26, 2012
at 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany, New York
Cost: General Admission
The exhibition Great, Strange, and Rarely Seen places on view the little known but truly magnificent collections from the Albany Institute. Stunning Chinese lacquer, intricately carved Japanese netsuke, and eighteenth-century English porcelain statuettes
When: Today until Sat, May 26, 2012
at 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: FREE with museum admission
EVERY SATURDAY IN MAY!
Adults and children of all ages are welcome to drop in at the Albany Institute on Saturdays to explore history and art through creativity. View works of art in our galleries and then join in art-making activities in the studio. FREE with museum admission.
When: Today until Sat, May 26, 2012
at 2:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: FREE with museum admission
SATURDAYS at 2 PM: MAY 5, 12, 19, 26
SUNDAYS at 3 PM: MAY 6, 13, 20, 27
Enjoy a docent-led tour of the Albany Institute's newest exhibitions and permanent collections. Gallery talks are held on select Saturdays (2 PM) and Sundays (3 PM). Schedule is subject to change, please call (518) 463-4478 to confirm. FREE with museum admission.
When: Fri, Jun 1, 2012
at 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
As part of the arts walk that showcases the thriving and lively art scene in downtown Albany, the Albany Institute will be open for extended hours with complimentary admission.
When: Sat, Jun 2, 2012
at 10:30 AM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: FREE with museum admission
Kids, get ready for summer! Join local museum educator Melinda Mackesey as she creates a small scale Adirondack Lean-To using authentic materials. Ms. Mackesey will also talk about her new book and ways children can record their personal history with journals and photographs. FREE with museum admission.
When: Sun, Jun 3, 2012
at 3:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: FREE with museum admission
Enjoy a docent-led tour of the Albany Institute's newest exhibitions and permanent collections. Gallery talks are held on select Saturdays (2 PM) and Sundays (3 PM). Schedule is subject to change, please call (518) 463-4478 to confirm. FREE with museum admission.
When: Sun, Jun 10, 2012
at 2:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: FREE with museum admission
Jeffrey Klotz, Co-Founder of Takara Asian Art, will present a lecture on Japanese netsuke in conjunction with the Great, Strange and Rarely Seen exhibition. Netsuke are a unique, miniature art form that originated in Japan over 300 years ago.
When: Sun, Jun 10, 2012
at 3:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: FREE with museum admission
Enjoy a docent-led tour of the Albany Institute's newest exhibitions and permanent collections. Gallery talks are held on select Saturdays (2 PM) and Sundays (3 PM). Schedule is subject to change, please call (518) 463-4478 to confirm. FREE with museum admission.
When: Sat, Jun 16, 2012
at 2:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: FREE with museum admission
Enjoy a docent-led tour of the Albany Institute's newest exhibitions and permanent collections. Gallery talks are held on select Saturdays (2 PM) and Sundays (3 PM). Schedule is subject to change, please call (518) 463-4478 to confirm. FREE with museum admission.
When: Mon, Jun 18, 2012
at 12:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: member only event, FREE for members
Join us on your lunch break for an exclusive sneak peek at our collection! Go behind-the-scenes with our curators as they give you a special view of the museum's rarest objects.
When: Tue, Jun 26, 2012 until Thu, Jun 28, 2012
at 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: $60 for non-members, $45 for members
Ages 6-8 - Children will work with molding and casting techniques to create art objects in relief such as picture frames and journals.
When: Fri, Jun 29, 2012
at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: $8 for non-members, $6 for members
(ages 3-5)
Inspired by the variety of art work throughout the museum, participants will explore the basic elements of design including color, shape, line, pattern, and texture.
When: Sat, Jun 30, 2012
at 2:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: FREE with museum admission
Enjoy a docent-led tour of the Albany Institute's newest exhibitions and permanent collections.
When: Fri, Jul 6, 2012
at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: $8 for non-members, $6 for members
(ages 3-5)
Inspired by the variety of art work throughout the museum, participants will explore the basic elements of design including color, shape, line, pattern, and texture.
When: Fri, Jul 6, 2012
at 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
As part of the arts walk that showcases the thriving and lively art scene in downtown Albany, the Albany Institute will be open for extended hours with complimentary admission.
When: Sat, Jul 7, 2012
at 2:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: FREE with museum admission
Enjoy a docent-led tour of the Albany Institute's newest exhibitions and permanent collections.
When: Tue, Jul 10, 2012 until Thu, Jul 12, 2012
at 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: $60 for non-members, $45 for members for all three days
Participants will have the rare opportunity to create site specific installation art work to leave on display at the museum throughout the summer. (ages 9-11)
When: Fri, Jul 13, 2012
at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: $8 for non-members, $6 for members
(ages 3-5)
Inspired by the variety of art work throughout the museum, participants will explore the basic elements of design including color, shape, line, pattern, and texture.
When: Sat, Jul 14, 2012
at 2:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: FREE with museum admission
Enjoy a docent-led tour of the Albany Institute's newest exhibitions and permanent collections.
When: Sun, Jul 15, 2012
at 3:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: FREE with museum admission
Enjoy a docent-led tour of the Albany Institute's newest exhibitions and permanent collections.
When: Tue, Jul 17, 2012 until Thu, Jul 19, 2012
at 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: $60 for non-members, $45 for members for all three days
(ages 6-8)
Kids will create a variety of decorative items using paper-mach? techniques including functional bowls and decorative masks.
When: Fri, Jul 20, 2012
at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: $8 for non-members, $6 for members
(ages 3-5)
Inspired by the variety of art work throughout the museum, participants will explore the basic elements of design including color, shape, line, pattern, and texture.
When: Sat, Jul 21, 2012
at 2:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: FREE with museum admission
Enjoy a docent-led tour of the Albany Institute's newest exhibitions and permanent collections.
When: Sun, Jul 22, 2012
at 3:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: FREE with museum admission
Enjoy a docent-led tour of the Albany Institute's newest exhibitions and permanent collections.
When: Tue, Jul 24, 2012 until Thu, Jul 26, 2012
at 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: $60 for non-members, $45 for members for all three days
(ages 9-11)
Children will create unique accessories using "great and strange" materials such as duct tape, candy wrappers, feathers, and beads.
When: Fri, Jul 27, 2012
at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: $8 for non-members, $6 for members
(ages 3-5)
Inspired by the variety of art work throughout the museum, participants will explore the basic elements of design including color, shape, line, pattern, and texture.
When: Sun, Jul 29, 2012
at 3:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: FREE with museum admission
Enjoy a docent-led tour of the Albany Institute's newest exhibitions and permanent collections.
When: Tue, Jul 31, 2012 until Thu, Aug 2, 2012
at 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: $60 for non-members, $45 for members for all three days
(ages 6-8)
Kids will learn about pattern, texture, and design while exploring Asian-inspired works of art.
When: Fri, Aug 3, 2012
at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: $8 for non-members, $6 for members
(ages 3-5)
Inspired by the variety of art work throughout the museum, participants will explore the basic elements of design including color, shape, line, pattern, and texture.
When: Fri, Aug 3, 2012
at 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
As part of the arts walk that showcases the thriving and lively art scene in downtown Albany, the Albany Institute will be open for extended hours with complimentary admission.
When: Sat, Aug 4, 2012
at 2:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: FREE with museum admission
Enjoy a docent-led tour of the Albany Institute's newest exhibitions and permanent collections. Gallery talks are held on select Saturdays (2 PM) and Sundays (3 PM).
When: Sun, Aug 5, 2012
at 3:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: FREE with museum admission
Enjoy a docent-led tour of the Albany Institute's newest exhibitions and permanent collections.
When: Mon, Aug 6, 2012 until Fri, Aug 10, 2012
at 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Where: CMOST
Cost: $225 non members
Ages 8 to 10
Lights, Camera ? Legos!
It's time for lights, cameras & Legos! In this creative camp, participants will create their own Lego movie using the Digital Blue.
When: Tue, Aug 7, 2012 until Thu, Aug 9, 2012
at 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: $60 for non-members, $45 for members for all three days
(ages 9-11)
Children will use paper folding techniques to create simple animals and fanciful fans. In addition, they will explore pottery techniques by building coil pots.
When: Fri, Aug 10, 2012
at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: $8 for non-members, $6 for members
(ages 3-5)
Inspired by the variety of art work throughout the museum, participants will explore the basic elements of design including color, shape, line, pattern, and texture.
When: Sat, Aug 11, 2012
at 2:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: FREE with museum admission
Enjoy a docent-led tour of the Albany Institute's newest exhibitions and permanent collections. Gallery talks are held on select Saturdays (2 PM) and Sundays (3 PM).
When: Sat, Aug 18, 2012
at 2:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: FREE with museum admission
Enjoy a docent-led tour of the Albany Institute's newest exhibitions and permanent collections.
When: Tue, Aug 21, 2012 until Thu, Aug 23, 2012
at 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: $60 for non-members, $45 for members for all three days
(ages 9-11)
Children will explore portraiture through a variety of movements in art including Impressionism, Abstract Expressionism, and Surrealism.
When: Fri, Aug 24, 2012
at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: $8 for non-members, $6 for members
(ages 3-5)
Inspired by the variety of art work throughout the museum, participants will explore the basic elements of design including color, shape, line, pattern, and texture.
When: Sat, Aug 25, 2012
at 2:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: FREE with museum admission
Enjoy a docent-led tour of the Albany Institute's newest exhibitions and permanent collections.
When: Sun, Aug 26, 2012
at 3:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: FREE with museum admission
Enjoy a docent-led tour of the Albany Institute's newest exhibitions and permanent collections.
When: Tue, Aug 28, 2012 until Thu, Aug 30, 2012
at 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: $60 for non-members, $45 for members for all three days
(ages 6-8)
Children will discover the connection between positive and negative space through engaging mediums including printmaking, collage, and mixed media.
When: Fri, Aug 31, 2012
at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Where: Albany Institute of History & Art
Cost: $8 for non-members, $6 for members
(ages 3-5)
Inspired by the variety of art work throughout the museum, participants will explore the basic elements of design including color, shape, line, pattern, and texture. Techniques such as drawing, painting, printmaking, wax resist, and sculpting will be used to get their creative juices flowing for some wonderful creations while they learn.
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