Museums and Galleries in the Capital District

• Albany Institute of History and Art
  125 Washington Ave, Albany 518-463-4478
  Founded in 1791, this museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting and promoting interest in the history of Albany and the Upper-Hudson Valley Region. Open Tues-Fri 10-5, Sat and Sun Noon-5
• Gallery Group Rate Madrid-Albany
  247 Lark St, Albany 518-449-1233
  This fine Arts gallery specializes in artworks from international, national, and selected regional artists. Call for hours.
• Hamilton Hill Arts Center
  409 Schenectady St, Schenectady 518-346-1262
  This Black Cultural Arts Center is the only one of its kind in the region. The Jerry Burble Gallery features exhibitions of works by many talented Black and Minority artists. Open Mon-Fri 12-5, Weekends by appointment.
• Iroquois Indian Museum
  How's Cave, Caverns Road 518-296-8949
  Exhibits trace the lives of the Iroquois and there ancestors, from 10,000 years ago to the present.Open 10-5 daily
• The Little Red Schoolhouse
  The Little Red Schoolhouse, located in Coeymans Hollow, is a one-room schoolhouse built in 1879 and has been restored to its original condition by the Little Red Schoolhouse Historical Society. It is open to the public at specific times during the year, and can be viewed at other times by prior arrangement.
• Museums & Historic Sites In Schenectady
  
• National Bottle Museum
  76 Milton Avenue, Ballots Spa 518-885-7589
  The history of 18th & 19th century bottles made with hand tools and lung power.
• New York State Museum
  Empire State Plaza, Albany 518-474-5877
  One of Albany's most popular attractions, the museum features realistic environmental settings that explore the natural and cultural evolution of New York State. Open 10-5 daily
• Rathbone Gallery
  Sage Junior College, 140 New Scotland Ave, Albany 518-445-1778
  Regional and National exhibitions of contemporary art reflects the breadth of offerings at the college in fine and applied arts are shown. Open Mon-Fri 10-4, Wed & Thurs 6-8 PM and Sun 1-4
• Rensselaer County Historical Society
  Hart-Cleat Mansion and Grim Exhibition Gallery. An 1827, Federal-style townhouse museum and changing exhibition galleries. Open February-December 23, Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Public research library on site. 59 Second Street, Troy. (518) 272-7232.
• Russell Sage College Gallery
  Staccato Fine Arts Center, Troy 518-270-2248
  During the academic year, the gallery offers shows by area artists, a Student Art Exhibition and a Seniors show. Open Mon-Fri 9-4:30, Sat 12-4
• Schenectady Museum & Planetarium
  Not Terrace Heights, Schenectady 518-382-7890
  Founded in 1934, the museum presents exhibitions in science, industry and art. Open Tues-Thurs 10-4:30, Sat and Sun Noon-5
• The Shaker Heritage Society
  1848 Shaker Meeting House, Albany-Shaker Road, Albany 518-456-7890
  
• The Shaker Museum and Library
  Shaker Museum Road, Old Chatham 518-794-9100
  This museum offers a premier collection in a beautiful country setting. Exhibiting 7,500 objects in 24 galleries, the museum and library reflects 200 years of Shaker history. Open 10-5 daily
• University Art Museum
  1400 Washington Ave, Albany
  Located on the campus of the State University of New York, University at Albany, this is the largest space devoted exclusively to exhibitions of contemporary art. Open Tues-Fri 10-5, Sat and Sun 1-4
• Watervliet Arsenal Museum
  Watervliet Arsenal, Watervliet 518-442-4035
  The museum tells the story of the development of the cannon and the Arsenal's service of the U.S. Army Open Tues-Fri 10-3

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