Calendar
At this time, the museum is hosting both virtual and in-person programming. Click on the event titles to learn more.
November 2021
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm
This year we are honoring Tammis K. Groft.
Saturday, November 6, 2021 • 10:30am - 11:00am
All aboard! Albany Public Library's storytime is taking its inspiration from the trains in the museum's Romancing the Rails: Train Travel in the 1920s and 1930s exhibition in this exciting partner program!
Saturday, November 6, 2021 • 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Create your own version of a stunning Adirondack landscape painting under the guidance of a professional artist. $30.00
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 • 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.
Thursday, November 11, 2021 • 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.
Thursday, November 11, 2021 • 10:00am - 5:00pm
The museum is open Thursday, November 11 from 10AM-5PM. Regular admission rates apply. Free admission for military veterans and active-duty personnel and their families.
Saturday, November 13, 2021 • 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, November 13, 2021 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Please join us in remembering and celebrating the life of Albert Burnette Roberts. RSVPs required.
Sunday, November 14, 2021 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm
John Ham will be joined by railroad historians Roger A. Liller, Eugene C. Dauner, Leonard Kilian, and Ernie Mann for a Q&A session following Ham's presentation.
Thursday, November 18, 2021 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Led by a museum educator and a librarian, this partnership program between the Albany Institute and the Albany Public Library explores the intersection of books and art with examples, insight, and enjoyable conversation.
