Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany

Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany (must see)

This museum was built in 1791 and it is "dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting and promoting interest in the history, art, and culture of Albany and the Upper Hudson Valley region". It houses a unique and enormous collection of art of more than 20,000 objects which belong to different genres like architecture, fashion, photography and many historical artifacts, and include 1600 paintings, 1100 drawings, 4000 prints, 600 sculptures, 500 pieces of furniture, 1200 ceramics, 4000 pieces of clothing and accessories, and 5450 other historical artifacts.

Its library collections house 140,000 printed volumes and 85,000 photographs. To supplement its permanent exhibits, the institute hosts a number of traveling exhibitions yearly. There are permanent exhibits like 19th Century American Sculpture, Ancient Egypt and many more. Moreover, it has a gift shop, where you can buy something special for your friends and family.
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Sight Name: Albany Institute of History & Art
Sight Location: Albany, USA (See walking tours in Albany)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Albany Introduction Walking Tour

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Albany is a small city, but with many notably beautiful and interesting places to discover. This tour you will guide you to the most famous places in Albany, where you can learn more about the United States' history, politics, economics, arts and culture.

Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.9 Km or 3.7 Miles