Sunday | March 24, 2019
OBJECT OF THE WEEK
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c. 1800–1813
Description:
Acquired while traveling through France in 1812 and 1813, this elegant French clock was one of Stephen Van Rensselaer IV’s possessions that he took to the manor house in 1840, when he and his wife Harriet moved in. Its surface—richly ornamented with gilt … Learn More
Things to think about:
What materials are used to create this object? How are the different elements in the decoration related to each other? Why do you think it is in the museum's collection?
Gallery Talks
On Saturdays and Sundays From September-May and select holidays we offer gallery talks led by volunteer docents.* These tours take place at 1PM and are included with museum admission.
Please also look for special gallery talks by museum curators, educators, and artists whose work is on view.
*Tour schedule is subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm.
Junior Interpreter Tours
General: Saturday, January 5 • 10:00am - 12:00pm General: Saturday, January 12 • 10:00am - 12:00pm General: Saturday, January 19 • 10:00am - 12:00pm General: Saturday, January 26 • 10:00am - 12:00pm General: Saturday, February 2 • 10:00am - 12:00pm General: Saturday, February 9 • 10:00am - 12:00pm General: Saturday, February 16 • 10:00am - 12:00pm General: Saturday, February 23 • 10:00am - 12:00pm General: Saturday, March 2 • 10:00am - 12:00pm General: Saturday, March 9 • 10:00am - 12:00pm General: Saturday, March 16 • 10:00am - 12:00pm General: Saturday, March 23 • 10:00am - 12:00pm General: Saturday, March 30 • 10:00am - 12:00pm General: Saturday, April 6 • 10:00am - 12:00pm General: Saturday, April 13 • 10:00am - 12:00pm General: Saturday, April 20 • 10:00am - 12:00pm General: Saturday, April 27 • 10:00am - 12:00pm General: Saturday, May 4 • 10:00am - 12:00pm General: Saturday, May 11 • 10:00am - 12:00pm General: Saturday, May 18 • 10:00am - 12:00pm General: Saturday, May 25 • 10:00am - 12:00pm
Enjoy a family-friendly tour of the exhibitions led by the museum’s Junior Interpreters.
Tours begin in the exhibition gallery, which are located on the third floor of the museum galleries, and are held from 10AM-12PM each Saturday.
Included with museum admission
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Museum After Dark (MAD) Tour: Facts and Folly
General: Friday, April 5 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MAD tours are exclusive themed programs that are both engaging and entertaining.
Join us for a caper through the Albany Institute of History & Art, filled with tales and tricks, to celebrate April Fools' Day. The tour will include activities, little known stories about our collections, and mind-blowing facts!
- $10 members, $12 non-members. Space is limited and registration is required.
IMAGE: Mary Willard Vine Buyck Wearing Pearls, Earrings, and Brooch, Edward Pierre Buyck, 1930, oil on canvas, Albany Institute of History & Art, gift of Mary Willard Vine Buyck Freund, 1972.55.8
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Comment by Brenell mayfield | 03/21/2014
Love this place
Comment by Teddi McCarthy | 05/24/2017
Interested in a summer programfor 8yr old girl
Reply by Sarah Clowe
Hello Teddi,
Thank you for your interest in summer programming here at the Albany Institute. Here is a link to the Artful Mornings summer program offerings: http://www.albanyinstitute.org/educationproduct/product/Artful-Mornings-2017.html We hope to see you and your young artists this summer!
Comment by Jennifer Santspree | 02/09/2019
Will you be holding Artful mornings this summer
Reply by Sarah Clowe