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Albany Institute of History and Art : details
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Albany Institute of History and ArtAlbany, NY, 12210 518-463-4478 URL : http://www.albanyinstitute.org overview : Founded in 1791, the Albany Institute of History & Art, one of the oldest museums in the United States, is dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting and promoting interest in the history, art and culture of Albany and the Upper Hudson Valley. - The museum achieves this mission through its collections, exhibitions, education programs, library, research projects, publications and other programs offered to the general public. collections : The holdings of the Albany Institute of History & Art form the best collection in the United States documenting the life and culture of the Upper Hudson Valley region from the late 17th century to the present. hours (subject to change) : Wednesday - Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 12noon-5pm Mondays and Major Holidays CLOSED Tuesdays Pre-Registered Groups only topics : American art, new, york |