Members: Free
Adults: $10
Seniors (62+): $8
Students: $8 (must present ID)
Children 6–12: $6
Children under 6: Free
Reciprocal Membership Benefits:
American Alliance of Museums (AAM)
Empire State Reciprocal Membership Program
International Council of Museums (ICOM)
North American Reciprocal Museum Program (NARM)
Admission Discounts (with ID/card):
AAA: $2 off
Healthcare worker: $2 off
Veteran: $2 off
Museums for All: Free admission for SNAP EBT and WIC cardholders (up to 4 people per card)
The Abany Institute of History & Art is a Blue Star Museum. As part of the program, we offer free admission to active military personnel and up to five family members from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Learn more on the Blue Star Museums' website.
Thursday evening hours and 1st Friday Albany hours are temporarily suspended.
Bank of America and Merrill Lynch card holders receive free admission to the Albany Institute of History & Art on the first full weekend of each month as part of the Museums on Us® program. Learn more here: Museums on Us®
The Albany Institute is pleased to be part of the Museums for All program. The Albany Institute offers free admission for SNAP EBT and WIC cardholders (up to four people per card). This program is available during regular operating hours.