Calendar
At this time, the museum is hosting both virtual and in-person programming. Click on the event titles to learn more.
Saturday, January 8 - 31, 2022 • 10:00am - 4:30pm
Enjoy engineering your own train design and share your photo with us for a digital gallery!
Saturday, February 5, 2022 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conversations on Freedom is a living theatrical historical play presented in film that explores the role played by key individuals to bring about the victory of the first African American labor union, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters.
Sunday, February 6, 2022 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join artist Leigh Li-Yun Wen for a special presentation about her work. Please note: This onsite program requires registration and for attendees to wear masks and provide proof of vaccination.
Monday, February 7, 2022 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us in celebrating The Four Elements of Leigh Li-Yun Wen. $15.00
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Art du Jour is a virtual program featuring an in-depth discussion of a work of art on display at the Albany Institute of History & Art.
Saturday, February 12, 2022 • 10:00am - 4:30pm
Enjoy your visit to the museum, and explore your artistic side with an art project inspired by the museum's collections. Pick-up art activity sets are available from the admissions desk to bring home and create. Museum patrons may enjoy drop-in art-making on the second Saturday of each month. Activities are offered from October-May.
Saturday, February 19, 2022 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us at the museum to enjoy a professional chamber music ensemble perform in the museum's Hudson River School gallery.
Monday, February 21, 2022 • 10:00am - 4:30pm
Enjoy your visit to the museum, and explore your artistic side with an art project inspired by the museum's collections. Pick-up art activity sets are available from the admissions desk to bring home and create. Museum patrons may enjoy drop-in art-making on the second Saturday of each month. Activities are offered from October-May.
Sunday, February 27, 2022 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join curator Doug McCombs for this special presentation on railroad posters in the museum's collection. Please note: This onsite program requires registration and for attendees to wear masks and provide proof of vaccination.
Saturday, March 12, 2022 • 10:00am - 4:30pm
Enjoy your visit to the museum, and explore your artistic side with an art project inspired by the museum's collections. Pick-up art activity sets are available from the admissions desk to bring home and create. Museum patrons may enjoy drop-in art-making on the second Saturday of each month. Activities are offered from October-May.
