Founded in 1791, the institute is the second oldest museum in the United States, its goal to promote agriculture, arts and manufacturers. Spanning four centuries from the late seventeenth century to present day, the collections of the Albany Institute of History & Art reflect Albany and the Upper Hudson Valley in history and art history. Exhibits include Hudson River School landscapes, limner portraits, silver, furniture, sculpture, pewter, ceramics, and arts - and the Egyptian collection. Also on site is the McKinney Library.
Location:
125 Washington Ave, Albany New York 12210
Telephone
518-463-4478
Other Art nearby:
(Albany) Albany Auction Gallery
(Albany) Albany Institute of History and Art
(Great Barrington) Barbara Doncaster Art Gallery
(Grafton) Beaver Pond Studio
(Adams) Berkshire Dance Theatre
(Canajoharie) Canajoharie Library and Art Gallery
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04/19 Coming to The Albany area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival vernon CT April27 The festival started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association as a program “to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut” has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival.
World's Largest Pancake Breakfast Springfield MA May11 Main Street in Downtown Springfield is turned into the largest pancake breakfast anywhere!
Massachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Cummington MA May25-26 All Massachusetts sheep producers and woolcraft enthusiasts are invited to participate in this event. Camping is available on the grounds for vendors and exhibitors.
Strawberry Park Bluegrass Festival Preston CT May30-June2 Strawberry Park is a 160 acre campground nestled in the heart of southeastern Connecticut, in a region of lakes, streams and ocean beaches, conveniently located near all the major points of interest.
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