Exhibits highlight the art, history and culture of the upper hudson river valley. Barbara puig obituary loudonville, ny albany times union. In these weekly, threeday morning programs, children will create vibrant works of art inspired by our summer exhibitions and permanent collections. African american history, albany, albany institute for history and art. The ama has an impressive collection that includes 19th and 20th century american and european art, as well as. We urge everyone to contact individual businesses to confirm their hours of operation before visiting, while we flatten the curve through social distancing. The albany institute of history and art, located at 125 washington ave. The museum achieves this mission through its collections, exhibitions, education programs, library, research projects, publications, and other programs offered to the general.
We cater to groups of many sizes, from the most intimate of. Laura nahmias of albany, looks over periodicals at right. From the dinosaurs and the glaciers to the first native peoples and the first european settlers, from dutch and english colonial rule to the american revolution, from the slave society to the civil war, from the robber barons and bootleggers to the war heroes and the happy. It also is the major repository for the regions heritage, with nationally significant collections. New yorks oldest museum is located in downtown albany and showcases. In this way, the land albanys streets are laid out on was commercial before those streets had names, boundaries, and addresses. Albany institute for history and art the new york history blog. Beautifully illustrated introduction to and overview of the collections of the albany institute of history and art. The albany institute is a place where people of all ages can learn and have fun.
Oct 05, 2017 and the albany institute of history and art which has many, many closets is no different. Join author david levine as he presents highlights from his recent book the hudson valley. Closed monday and tuesday free admission on thursday evenings. The fair began at the museum in 1974, but has since been held at other local venues. Supported by the new york state legislature, to which it served as an informational advisor, the society met to improve the states economy through advances in. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Book fair draws smallish crowd to albany museum the daily. Puig, barbara atkins loudonville barbara atkins puig, passed away suddenly at albany medical center on april 18, 2020. Attractions near hilton garden inn albany medical center. Hotels near albany institute of history and art hotwire. Use eventective to find event, meeting, wedding and banquet halls. We cater to groups of many sizes, from the most intimate of parties to receptions for 400.
Evidence of his albany connections, especially through his wifes family, the schuylers, is currently on exhibit at the albany institute of history and art. The mystery of the albany mummies albany institute of history and. Welldressed at the albany institute all over albany. Founded in 1791, making it one of the oldest museums in the united states, the albany institute of history and art features permanent collections regarding the art, history, and culture of albany and the upper hudson valley region from late 17th century to the present. An exhibit shown during 19621963 at the albany institute of history and art, and other museums. Popular attractions times union center and colonie center mall are located nearby. Today, it boasts outstanding collections largely focused on new york states upper hudson river valley. The schuyler sisters and their circle at albany institute. Alexander hamilton, albany and the first church in albany.
It also is the major repository for the regions heritage. Our family programs provide enriching educational experiences about art and history in an atmosphere that is diverse, compelling, and entertaining. Experience how our diverse spaces and customized rental packages can make your event unforgettable. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple faq for additional information. A fashionable portrait of albany in 1800s the daily gazette. Calendar albany museum albany institute of history and art. January 17, 2020 by editorial staff leave a comment. If the objects at the albany institute of history and art could talk, wed know a lot more about the lives of the schuyler sisters than we see in hamilton. Schuyler sisters exhibit examines albanys hamilton link. It is dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting and promoting interest in the history, art and culture of albany and the upper hudson valley region. After all, the institute was founded in 1791, when their dear friend and house guest, george. Book fair draws smallish crowd to albany museum the. Albany institute of history and art, albany, new york, united states of america tue, apr 28 wed, apr 29 2 guests, 1 room. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails.
Albany institute of history and art kids out and about. The exhibit the schuyler sisters and their circle is on view at the albany institute of history and art through december 29th. Special events wedding guide lgbtq resources shop lgbtq new york. Albany institute of history and art kids out and about albany. The mystery of the albany mummies albany institute of history and art peter lacovara, sue h. Party venues in albany, ny 284 venues pricing eventective. Valley scene study near the catskills by john frederick kensett 18161872 c. Founded in 1791, this museum is one of the oldest in the nation. Join us as we explore topics like wearable art, the element of shape, playful painting as we make beautiful pieces of art. Find out about fine art exhibitions, fun events, educational opportunities and outreach events at the albany museum of art in albany, georgia. It is located on washington avenue new york state route 5 in downtown albany. Albany institute of history and art library digital images. Founded in 1791, the albany institute of history and art is one of the nations oldest cultural institutions. African american history, history, upcoming events tagged with.
New yorks oldest museum is located in downtown albany and showcases exhibitions that range. Current exhibitions albany institute of history and art. Event venue and restaurant available for banquets, weddings and corp. Before it had any european inhabitants, the place albany occupies was a site for trade and transportation of goods by american indians. Contact us at spare time clifton park to book your next office party, birthday party. Books bestsellers albany institute of history and art. Albany institute for history and art archives page 6 of.
Free parking is available in the museums lot at the corner of dove and elk streets. Thursday 10am8pm free admission 58pm through july 25, 2019. Hamilton runs through sunday, august 25th at proctors in. Book now at 26 restaurants near albany institute of history art on opentable. The albany institute of history and art hosted the book and ephemera fair sunday for the first time in 39 years. And the albany institute of history and art which has many, many closets is no different. Albany institute for history and art archives the new. Cruise the mighty hudson river aboard the dutch apple ii on this 90minute albany, n. The schuyler sisters and their circle albany institute.
The hilton garden inn albany medical center is located in the heart of the capital of ny state and is conveniently located near many universities, medical facilities, entertainment venues and unique dining experiences. Television station wmht broadcast hamilton and albany on december 4, and an important interview for that production was recorded at first church. Learn more about the albany institute of history art, a museum dedicated to promoting interest in art and culture in the capital region. Alexander hamilton elizabeth schuyler hamilton by daniel huntington, mid1800s. Philip john schuyler 17341803 catharine van rensselaer schuyler on loan from the newyork historical. There is no better place than the albany institute to develop and mount this exhibition.
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