Fundraising Events

The Albany Institute of History & Art is supported in part by the generosity of museum members and donors. Throughout the year, the Albany Institute hosts fundraising events including our Museum Gala, For the Museum, At the Museum, is held annually in June. Our signature Work of Art is held in November. If you would like to underwrite an event, please contact us at kristen@albanyinstitute.org.

Upcoming Events

Currently there are no events.

Past Events

5:00pm–8:00pm Join us for the fourth annual Work of Art! This year's fundraising event will feature a contemporary art auction.

10:00am–5:00pm Come to the Albany Institute this Thanksgiving weekend for fun activities, holiday festivities, and ample pleasantries for you and your out-of-town guests!

1:00pm–4:00pm Artist and guest exhibitor Pamela Dalton will be at the museum showing how she makes her famous, intricate designs.

5:30pm–8:00pm Great jewelry and a great way to support the museum! Free admission; RSVP to Briana at (518) 463-4478, ext. 412.

5:30pm–8:00pm The museum wants to work closer with 21-40somethings who are looking to engage with local art + history. Activities with the 1791 Club will take place on the second Wednesday of each month.

5:00pm–8:00pm Thursday nights (5-8pm) are now FREE at the Albany Institute of History & Art! See our Thursday night schedule of events here...

2:00pm–3:00pm Our special guest is Kathryn Sheehan, the Rensselaer County and Troy City Historian and Registrar at the Rensselaer County Historical Society.

6:00pm–8:00pm The museum wants to work closer with 21-40somethings who are looking to engage with local art + history. Activities with the 1791 Club will take place on the second Wednesday of each month.

5:00pm–8:00pm We're open for free this evening!

6:00pm–8:00pm The museum wants to work closer with 21-40somethings who are looking to engage with local art + history. Activities with the 1791 Club will take place on the second Wednesday of each month.