Education

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?

Comments:

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

Hi Jennifer,

Thank you for your interest in our summer Artful Mornings program! The summer programs will be published March 1st and are expected to run from the weeks of July 9th to August 27th 2019. We hope to see you and your young artists at the museum this summer.

School & Group Tours

The Albany Institute of History & Art is dedicated to excellence in education. We offer unique learning opportunities that address NY state and National Learning Standards, integrating Visual Arts, English Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics through object based learning. All of the fun and engaging experiences offered are based on the Institute's renowned collections and are led by experienced educators, and professionally trained docents.

Lessons incorporate hands-on activities to strengthen gallery learning through programs that build visual thinking and interdisciplinary skills. In addition, each lesson offers the option of an art making activity.

Programs are designed to be age-appropriate and actively engage school children in object based learning. Typical school visits are two hours and include a one hour lesson the the gallery and a one hour art making activity in the studio. Most programs can accommodate 60 students. Groups are required to have one adult chaperone for every ten students.

Program Fees:

Gallery Lesson $6.00 per student
Gallery Lesson with Art Making Activity $7.00 per student
Prices include one chaperone per every ten students
Additional chaperones are $10.00 each

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F.A.Q.

Free School Programs

Funding is available to provide free field trips to Title I schools and other community organizations in Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady counties during the 2018-2019 school year. Eligible schools and organizations are able to receive free admission to the museum, a tour led by trained docents, a hands-on art activity, and reimbursement of transportation costs. Teachers can choose any available school program listed on our website.

This opportunity is now available to eligible school and community organizations. Please contact (518) 463-4478 ext. 404 or waldronv@albanyinstitute.org to discuss booking a program. Spaces are limited.

All funds for the 2018-2019 school year have been used. Thank you to all participants and sponsors for your support!

Lead program support is provided by the Review Foundation. Major program support is provided by the Seymour Fox Memorial Foundation and Bank of America.