Gallery Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10AM–5PM
Thursday: 10AM-5PM 
Friday: 10AM-5PM
Saturday: 10AM-5PM
Sunday: Noon–5PM

Please note: The museum will be closed Monday, September 7 and Thursday, September 10, 2020.

Museum Cafe Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10AM–3PM
Thursday: 10AM-3PM
Friday: 10AM-3PM
Saturday: 10AM-3PM
Sunday: Noon–5PM

There is no admission charge to visit the Museum Cafe.

Library Hours

The Research Library is currently open by appointment only. Please contact Archivist/Librarian Hannah Cox at coxh@albanyinstitute.org or call (518) 463-4478 ext. 415 for more information.

Holidays and Special Closings

Closed major holidays:

  • New Year’s Day
  • Easter
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day

The museum will also be closed Monday, October 12, 2020.

Museum Shop Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10AM–5PM
Thursday: 10AM-5PM
Friday: 10AM-5PM
Saturday: 10AM-5PM
Sunday: Noon–5PM

There is no admission charge to visit the Museum Shop.