Educational Programs for Formal and Informal Learning Experiences

At this time, the museum is hosting both virtual and in-person programming. Click on the event titles to learn more.

PLEASE NOTE THAT IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING IS SUBJECT TO COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES, AND IF CURRENT COMMUNITY COVID RATES ARE UP IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING MAY BE PAUSED OR SCHEDULED EVENTS CONVERTED TO VIRTUAL PLATFORMS.

The Education Department connects our community to our collections and exhibitions by providing lifelong-learning opportunities.

We develop programs for school children and their teachers that provide formal learning experiences to support curricula.

We also offer a full range of exciting and engaging informal learning programs that help people of all ages connect to arts and culture and to each other.

Upcoming Events

12:00pm–5:00pm Join us at the Albany Institute of History & Art on Sunday, October 8th for a special free day at the museum, sponsored by a Humanities New York Vision/Action Grant!

2:00pm–3:00pm Join us for a lecture with Nancy Siegel as she discusses the life and career of Susie M. Bastow (1836-1923), a prolific artist and notable figure in the field of American landscape painting. Siegel will discuss Barstow’s life and work within the context of the Hudson River School using her extensive research into archival materials including letters, diaries, photographs, paintings and more.  

10:00am–5:00pm The museum galleries and shop will be open for visitors to enjoy on Monday, October 9, 2023, from 10 AM - 5 PM. Regular admission rates apply.  Enjoy our newest exhibition Reflective Impressions: The 19th National Exhibition of the American Society of Marine Artists alongside our other current exhibitions Tulips for Albany, Ancient Egypt, The Hudson River School, and more!

10:00am–5:00pm Join us at the Albany Institute of History & Art on Saturday, October 28th for a special free day at the museum, sponsored by the M&T Charitable Foundation!

12:00pm–3:00pm Celebrate Halloween at the museum with fun art projects and more!

12:00pm–5:00pm Join us at the Albany Institute of History & Art on Sunday, October 29th for a special free day at the museum, sponsored by a Humanities New York Vision/Action Grant!

2:00pm–3:00pm Join us for a book talk with author Katherine Manthorne as she discusses her latest book, Fidelia Bridges: Nature into Art. This biography provides the first comprehensive written account of Fidelia Bridges’ life as the best-selling female artist in post-Civil War America. The book celebrates her success across a broad range of endeavors, from her work as a watercolorist to a greeting card creator and nature conservator. 

2:00pm–3:00pm Join us for a specialty tour with the Story Circle at Proctors. More details coming soon!

10:00am–5:00pm Join us at the Albany Institute of History & Art on Friday, November 10th for a special free day at the museum, sponsored by the M&T Charitable Foundation!

2:00pm In connection with the current exhibition, Reflected Inspirations, join us at the Albany Institute for a special fall program series exploring and diving into our region’s unique nautical histories. This month, John Epp, Curator at the USS SLATER, Destroyer Escort Historical Museum will present the lecture, “Proudly We Served: The Story of USS MASON (DE-529).”  Included with Museum Admission

2:00pm–3:00pm Join us for a specialty tour with the Story Circle at Proctors. More details coming soon!

10:30am–11:30am Join us for a joyful morning of stories related to our nautically-themed exhibition featuring the artwork of the American Society of Marine Artists with librarians Miss Elnora and Miss Sarah from the Albany Public Library.