Title: Albany Institute of History and Art in Sheridan Hollow | Expedia.co.uk [Albany Institute of History and Art Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Albany-Institute-Of-History-And-Art-Hotels.0-l6065619-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Albany Institute of History and Art Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Albany-Institute-Of-History-And-Art.d6065619.Car-Hire-Guide)[Sheridan Hollow Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Sheridan-Hollow.d896705782826098688.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Albany Institute of History and Art ![Albany Institute of History and Art which includes interior views and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065619/75a8324b-da66-435e-a871-c8e10016bbd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Albany Institute of History and Art which includes interior views and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065619/75a8324b-da66-435e-a871-c8e10016bbd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Albany Institute of History and Art showing a park and outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065619/6ed522c6-d207-4390-89e8-5ed886328c69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Albany Institute of History and Art featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065619/600c3d61-9bf2-4e7f-bb7a-814004fae5b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Albany Institute of History and Art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065619/901548f4-0b49-4bf3-a7b5-c07d4ef5346e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Albany Institute of History and Art Activities --- --- #### Discover art and historical artefacts from the Hudson Valley Region at one of New York’s oldest museums, located in the heart of downtown Albany. Art and history of the Hudson Valley Region converge at Albany Institute of History and Art. Founded in 1791, it is one of the oldest museums in the United States. Browse through its vast exhibits to learn about the region’s heritage from the 17th century to the present day. Albany Institute of History and Art is world-renowned for its collection of Hudson River school paintings. The Hudson River School is a group of landscape painters who were based in New York’s Hudson River Valley between 1825 and 1875\. See paintings by leading artists from this movement, such as Frederic Church, Thomas Cole and brothers James and William Hart. Tour the institute’s other permanent exhibits. In the Jabbur Gallery, discover the story of Albany's 3,000-year-old mummy, Ankhefenmut. Browse the museum’s collection of 19th-century plaster, marble and bronze sculptures in the Sculpture Court. See fashion spanning two centuries, from extravagant wedding gowns to everyday walking suits. Check out a variety of glassware, including locally made pieces by Albany Glass Works. Trace colonial Albany’s early roots through furniture, ceramics, textiles and other objects. Come to the museum multiple times for something new on each visit. The institute regularly curates exhibits around pieces in its vast collections. Whether the focus is on a specific artist, period or theme, each temporary exhibit brings a fresh experience for visitors. Stop at the museum shop on the second floor to get a souvenir from your visit. Browse through items from the collections and the works of local artisans. Next door, get a snack or a beverage in the café. Visit Albany Institute of History and Art throughout the year. It is closed on Mondays and major holidays. On Tuesdays, it is open to registered groups only. Children, students, seniors and military personnel have discounted admission fees. ### Popular places to visit ![Alfred E. 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