Events for the Whole Family

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

Upcoming Family Events

2:00pm–5:00pm   The Siege of Fort William Henry, 1757: Friends, Foes, and Danger in the Wilderness November 2, 2024, at 2 PM in the Key Cultural Center The St. Andrew’s Society of Albany will present a panel discussion on The Siege of Fort William Henry: Friends, Foes, and Danger in the Wilderness, which will examine and discuss the siege that took place on the Lake George fortress from August 3–9, 1757, during the early years of the French and Indian War.  

10:00am–5:00pm Select Family Free Days are back for the Fall Season! Enjoy free admission to the museum, walk through the galleries, shop in our unique gift store, and enjoy an art project in the classroom!   Funding for Free Family Days is provided by M&T Bank, CDPHP, and the J.M. McDonald Foundation.

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