Albany Institute of History & Art
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vcgroomwilson
卡罗莱纳州卡瑞112 条分享
2024年9月 • 夫妻情侣
Planned our trip to Montreal to include this City and Museum. Loved the Delights of the senses-Dutch art and Life exhibit. This exhibit included our fav Artist Jan Steen-3 of his painting son view here. We also got to see-People of the waters that are never still -Mohican Art and Culture exhibit. And an unexpected surprise to see-Enchanting threads: the art of Sally Mavor. Her delightful felt people! This museum was worth us stopping overnight in Albany to see all the exhibits and Hudson River art works as well as Egyptian artifacts. One of the best mummies I have ever seen is here in their permanent collection. Great staff here nice to converse with and learned a few things as well. we stayed at the Hampton inn nearby to complete our visit and enjoyed driving around Albany in general appreciating all the wonderful architecture old and new.
撰写日期:2024年10月10日
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NYC Explorer
123 条分享
2024年5月 • 独自旅游
You know your museum experience may not be the best when you spend almost as much time in the museum gift shop than viewing the actual collections. The highlight is a collection of ancient Egypt artifacts, a room of Hudson River painters and some Victorian sculputors very well presented. There was some small gallery presentations on life and decorative arts of colonial Albany. I was expecting more on this and so this was disappointing.
撰写日期:2024年9月14日
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scott r
马里兰银泉779 条分享
2024年8月 • 独自旅游
3.5 = good. Fully half of the exhibit space is devoted to special exhibitions. Fortunately I found one of them (the larger, Sign of the Rabbit, now closed) very interesting, the other (arts and crafts by Sally something) not so much. Actually, the ancient Egypt thing might be special too, which leaves a large room of Hudson River School (quite comprehensive but not signed at the paintings - there are two - and only two - copies of a thorough booklet/key if you wish to know more. Very nice, if you don't overdose on gauzy light, shadows and cows, et al. (Really, probably the best representation around, just that there's a lot of this all over the Hudson Valley, so if you've been you're touring around, you may hit your limit) If you arrive and don't appreciate the specials, it's a rather thin experience. If you do, it is satisfying.
撰写日期:2024年8月9日
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RNS1983
纽约州宾厄姆顿225 条分享
2024年5月 • 独自旅游
I was pleasantly impressed by this museum. I was on a work trip and had to burn a few hours during the day. The well dressed gentleman working the front desk was incredibly excited to tell me about the museum and all its exhibits. He was extremely knowledgeable about everything there and took the time to ensure I saw certain things. Upon finishing, I visited the gift shop. In my mind, gift shops are usually full of junk made in China that is just a gimmick to get money. Pleasantly surprised, their gifts and products were very well thought out. Many local items, many items from local artists and very intricate things. I spent well over $120.
撰写日期:2024年5月25日
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RonL40
纽约州Utica3,633 条分享
2024年4月 • 夫妻情侣
The highlight of a visit is the huge Hudson River School of Art collection... over eighty paintings. Wonderful group that included most of the masters. Several by Thomas Cole. Plus Sarah Cole, Frederic Church, Asher B. Durand and many more. Especially good group from the lesser-known William Hart. Don't miss the sculpture by George Rickey... beautiful brushed metal suspended from the ceiling. Other collections in the museum included selections of Egyptian art, neoclassic sculpture and an exhibit of work by Hunt Slonem.
撰写日期:2024年4月14日
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Big Duck 09
纽约州纽约市95 条分享
2024年2月 • 独自旅游
One of those local museums that is a real find. Beautiful modernized building, helpful staff and some very interesting exhibits both local (Hudson River School Art) and topical. Very well curated. A must visit in the Capitol Region.
撰写日期:2024年2月24日
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NYC Explorer
123 条分享
2023年11月 • 独自旅游
You know your museum experience may not be the best when you spend almost as much time in the museum gift shop than viewing the actual collections. First getting to the museum on WAZE was easy - it took me through Empire Plaza which is the jewel of Albany modern International Style architecture and then near the city center is situated the Albany Institute of History & Art. Finding Parking in downtown Albany is a nightmare - even the Visitor Parking lot was completely full. Albany has a major parking problem because there are not any daily parking garages and street parking is only 2 hours. Thankfully the museum has a parking lot but it was nearly full. My guess is 90% of the parked vehicles were NOT visitors as I was the ONLY visitor during the time I stopped in!!!!!! So maybe they may want to issue a badge to put in the windshield of the car to make sure visitors have parking spaces. And have the rest towed. Finally after getting the car parked, I entered a museum complex that was partly Victorian original complimented with a contemporary newer wing of glass and modernism. The atmosphere was very inviting although showing some age (it felt 1970s modern). All of the docents were very friendly, very helpful. The overall presentation of the museum was disappointing. I'm sorry to say this to the curatorial staff who may read this review. In the future they should offer a larger variety of revolving exhibitions rather than one. The Marine Art Exhibition was a temporary exhibit of MANY works of art, painting, sculpture and some unique 2D works on display. But the overall exhibit was average in the works displayed - a handful of paintings were above average in talent. And it went on and on for several rooms. In the future the best works should be displayed in 2 rooms and other rooms should be used to feature other exhibits. I sound very critical but for $10, I expect as a visitor to see only the best of the best and more of other things. Albany has a rich history of colonialism, Native American life, manufacturing, industry, decorative arts, architecture of homes and business, river life, etc. I was expecting to see so much more here to learn more about Albany and NY state. The sculpture atrium featured works by Palmer and others and was very well presented. The curators did a great job in the historical relay. And the Victorian architecture enhanced the experience with the beautiful stair cases. Elevators are in the building complex as well. The upstairs featured more of the sculpture. From here the museum could do more on directional signage. They were in process of doing a new exhibit. In the future they may want to create standup banners to conceal the dull empty cases. The banners could feature history on the building and museum itself to be used whenever they need to conceal work in progress. The Egyptian area was a surprising feature of the museum but the way it was presented was VERY dated. The actual arrangements were done beautifully but the wall and ceiling decor need a major refresh. Doing rooms in Turquoise blue and the next in beige etc would be more exciting. I felt it was very clinical and despite the mummy and art, which was amazing, the presentation was extremely academic. The historical content presented by the curators was very well done - easy to read and full of interesting facts and information. The rooms were very small for such a gem of the collection. The removed artwork in some cases would have been nicer if a photo description was provided to show what the museum had removed. Next, the largest gallery was a display of the Hudson River School painters, NOT paintings, because some paintings showed scenes depicting other locations like Italy. A bit confusing. I think this gallery could be more enhanced. For example the Met, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Rochester Museum of art compliment the period paintings with decorative arts. Showing 19th century examples of furnishings, sculpture, ceramics etc in the center or sparsely around would have made this much more elevated. The last small gallery was one of the most interesting featuring examples of decorative arts and textiles from the colonial period. This was more of what I was expecting the entire museum to be more like - a mixture of the history and art together to show the social class comparison and context.
The cafe was no longer in operation. Some snacks were in the space on sale. The gift shop gets 5 stars for presentation, friendly staff, a wealth of art and history resources - many books of interest and thematic gift options all beautifully presented. Restrooms on the ground floor were clean and okay.
The last criticism is the lighting. Many of the exhibit areas had poor lighting in places where placards or signage was, especially in the Egyptian galleries - not easy to read in partial darkness.
If this museum was funded by the state of NY and a free admission museum I would give it a much higher rating and encourage seeing. A $5 fee would be acceptable. But for $10 I was glad I did not have to pay extra for parking. Sorry but this was rather disappointing overall.
The cafe was no longer in operation. Some snacks were in the space on sale. The gift shop gets 5 stars for presentation, friendly staff, a wealth of art and history resources - many books of interest and thematic gift options all beautifully presented. Restrooms on the ground floor were clean and okay.
The last criticism is the lighting. Many of the exhibit areas had poor lighting in places where placards or signage was, especially in the Egyptian galleries - not easy to read in partial darkness.
If this museum was funded by the state of NY and a free admission museum I would give it a much higher rating and encourage seeing. A $5 fee would be acceptable. But for $10 I was glad I did not have to pay extra for parking. Sorry but this was rather disappointing overall.
撰写日期:2023年11月17日
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Robin L
马萨诸塞Adams197 条分享
2023年8月
This was a fantastic place with the usual museum stuff, but holy cow, a big room full of paintings from the 1800s. Very nice nature scenes, Hudson River, farms, cows. All very nice, and no modern art anywhere! If you like older art, you will love this.
Unfortunately the second floor was closed while they are installing a new exhibit, but it was still worth the visit. We may go back to see the new exhibit.
Ample parking in their lot. If you have a NARM card it's free admission.
Unfortunately the second floor was closed while they are installing a new exhibit, but it was still worth the visit. We may go back to see the new exhibit.
Ample parking in their lot. If you have a NARM card it's free admission.
撰写日期:2023年8月21日
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Wander578696
巴拿马巴拿马城20 条分享
2023年7月 • 好友
Sin duda un lugar que no podemos dejar de conocer por Albany. El señor de la entrada es muy amable y muy grato conversar con él. El museo es muy completo. Hay que ir con tiempo para disfrutarlo.
撰写日期:2023年7月1日
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N0rmalee
路易斯安那州伯锡尔城1,018 条分享
2022年9月 • 夫妻情侣
This place was strongly recommended to us by a local but we were unimpressed. They had a few paintings from the Hudson River group of artists. There was a lot of ceramic stuff- plates and ewers and such, some sculptures, a LOT of paintings by some children’s author/illustrator Jan Brett, early maps and a sarcophagus with a mummy in it! Certainly a diverse collection on the 2nd and 3rd floors. $8 admission fee seems high.
撰写日期:2022年9月21日
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Are there Suggested prices for the Admission tickets...? Or are the prices fixed...?
撰写日期:2021年1月12日
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Open to registered groups only
Wednesday: 10AM–5PM
Thursday: 10AM-8PM*
Library open Thursdays 1PM–4:30PM and by appointment
Friday: 10AM-5PM
Saturday: 10AM-5PM
Sunday: Noon–5PM
*Now offering FREE admission from 5PM-8PM
Holidays and Special Closings
Closed major holidays:
New Year’s Day
Easter
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
Special FREE holidays:
Columbus Day: October 12, 2015
Veterans' Day: November 11, 2015
2015-2016 Holiday hours (regular admission rates apply):
Thursday, December 24: 10AM—5PM
Friday, December 25: Closed
Saturday, December 26: 10AM—5PM
Sunday, December 27: 12PM—5PM
Monday, December 28: 10AM—5PM
Tuesday, December 29: 10AM—5PM
Wednesday, December 30: 10AM—5PM
Thursday, December 31: 10AM—5PM
Friday, January 1: Closed
Saturday, January 2: 10AM—5PM
Sunday, January 3: 12PM—5PM
撰写日期:2016年6月12日
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