Galleries & Museums

Albany | Columbia  | Rensselaer   
Schenectady  | Saratoga   | Warren

Albany County

Albany Center Galleries
Corner of Chapel and Monroe Streets, Albany
Exhibiting of contemporary art by talented artists of the Mohawk-Hudson region.
Open Mon - Fri, 10am - 5:30 pm; Sun 12 pm - 4 pm.
(518) 462-4775

Albany Institute of History & Art
125 Washington Ave., Albany
Founded in 1791, the Albany Institute is the oldest museum in New York State.  This museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving and promoting interests in the history, art, and culture of Albany and Upper Hudson Valley Region.  It also features changing exhibits, workshops, art classes, educational programs, and the McKinney Library which includes over 50,000 manuscripts and documents.
Open Tues - Fri, 10 am - 5 pm; Sat & Sun 1 pm - 5pm.
(518) 463-4478

Galeria Grupo Arte Madrid-Albany
247 Lark Street, Albany
This fine arts gallery specializes in artworks from international, national, and selected regional artists.  Hours vary seasonally, call in advance.  Also available for private receptions.
(518) 449-1223

New York State Museum
Cultural Education Center of the Empire State Plaza
This museum offers the opportunity to explore the natural and cultural evolution of New York State.  Realistic settings and lifelike human figures, along with photographs and video presentations, allow visitors to see how people lived in the past.
Attractions Include: Adirondack Wilderness, Birds of New York, Native American Exhibit, New York Metropolis Fire Fighting Exhibit, Dinosaur Discovery Center.
Call for information on changing exhibits and special programs. 
Open daily 10 am - 5 pm.
For information: (518) 474-5877 or (518) 474-5842. 
For group reservations: (518) 474-5843.

Rathbone Gallery
Sage Junior College, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany.
The gallery offers exhibits of ceramic sculptures, Native American works, and regional and national exhibitions of contemporary art.
Open Mon & Fri 10 am - 4 pm; Wed & Thurs 6 pm - 8 pm; Sun 1 pm - 4 pm.
(518) 445-1778

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Columbia County

American Museum of Firefighting
Harry Howard Ave., Hudson.
Antique fire apparatus, art works, firefighting memorabilia, picnic area.
Open year-round 9 am - 4:30 pm.
(518) 828-7695

Columbia County Museum
5 Albany Ave., Kinderhook Village
Changing exhibits, research library.
Open year-round weekdays and weekends.
(518) 758-9265

Mount Lebanon Shaker Village
Route 20, New Lebanon.
An on-going restoration of an original Shaker Village.  Guided tours.
Open end of May - October.
(518) 794-9500

Robert Jenkins House & Museum
113 Warren St., Hudson
1811 Federal-style home, whaling lore, military artifacts, Hendrick Hudson, Chapter of D.A.R.
Open by appointment.
(518) 828-9764 or (518) 851-3950

Shaker Museum & Library
Shaker Museum Rd. (off County Rt. 13), Old Chatham.
Exhibitions featuring Shaker artifacts, orientation gallery, interpretive gallery, museum shop, cafe, and picnic area.
Open May 1 - October 31.
(518) 794-9100

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Rensselaer County

Russell Sage College Gallery
Schact Fine Arts Center, Troy.
This gallery includes works by area artists, a Student Art Exhibition and a Seniors' Show.   Each exhibition runs four to six weeks during the year.
Open Mon - Fri, 9 am - 4:30 pm; Sat 12 pm - 4 pm.
(518) 270-2248

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Schenectady County

Schenectady Museum & Planetarium
Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady.
Presenting exhibitions in science, industry, history and art.  The planetarium offers three public shows on Saturdays and Sundays, a show for young people, a constellation show, and a feature show.
Open Tues - Fri, 10 am - 4:30 pm; Sat & Sun, 12 pm - 5 pm.
(518) 382-7890

Hamilton Hill Arts Center
409 Schenectady Street, Schenectady.
Featuring exhibits by many talented African-American and minority artists, this cultural arts center is the only of its kind in the region.
Open Mon - Fri, 12 pm - 5 pm; on weekends by appointment.
(518) 346-1262

Schenectady County Historical Society
32 Washington Ave., Schenectady
This is both a museum and research center.  On display are paintings, dolls, guns, costumes, household goods, and furniture - the artifacts of early life in the area.   Also included are collections of beautiful objects once owned by prominent area families.
Open Sat - Wed, 1 pm - 5 pm.
(518) 235-2120

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Saratoga County

National Bottle Museum
76 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa
A unique view of America's first major industry through exhibits & videos exploring the history of handmade glass manufacturing.
Open year-round, 10 am - 4 pm daily.  Closed weekends October - May.
(518) 885-7589.

National Museum of Dance
99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs
The only museum in the country exclusively devoted to professional American dance such as ballet, Broadway, jazz and tap!  Offers exhibits, classes, and educational programs.   Open Memorial Day - December 12, Tues - Sun, 10 am - 5 pm.  Closed Mondays.
(518) 584-2225

National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
Union Ave., Saratoga Springs (across from thoroughbred racetrack)
A creative, instructive, and exciting museum telling the story of thoroughbred racing and its heritage, along with the thrills and glories of racing.
(518) 584-0400

Saratoga Harness Museum & Hall of Fame
Jefferson Street, Saratoga (behind the Harness Track)
Acknowledges the contributions of the Saratoga Raceway and its participants to the sport of harness racing.  Houses photos, paintings, and a collection of sulkies and other memorabilia.

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Warren County

Bolton Historical Museum
Rt. 9N, Bolton Landing
Local history.
Open July & August, Mon - Fri.  Hours vary.
(518) 644-9960

Chapman Historical Museum
348 Glen St., Glens Falls.
Southeastern Adirondack history from mid-1700's to present.  Victorian period rooms, galleries, exhibits, programs, Seneca Ray Stoddard photos.
Open year-round.  Wed - Sat, 12 pm - 5 pm.  Admission fee.
(518) 793-2826

The Hyde Collection
161 Warren Street, Glens Falls
An important collection of Old Masters and American works of art, and European antique furniture displayed in an Italian Renaissance-styled villa.  Temporary exhibitions, galleries, auditorium, art studio, tours.
Open daily 10 am - 5 pm.  Closed Mondays.
Admission fee (free Sun 10 am - 2 pm).

Lake George Historical Museum
Canada Street, Lake George.
Old Courthouse.  Local history, art, original courtroom and jail cells, historical maps and prints.
Open year-round.  Admission is free.
(518) 668-5044.

Warrensburg Museum of Local History
Rt. 9, Warrensburg.
Local history.  Admission free.
(518) 623-2928.

Adirondack Museum
Located in Blue Mountain Lake.
(518) 352-7311.

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