*Free Summer at the Albany Institute!
This July & August, all children 12 & under plus one accompanying adult get FREE admission to the museum—thanks to the Carl E. Touhey Foundation!
Closed Today, Tue, Jul 8 | Will reopen Wed at 10:00am
This July & August, all children 12 & under plus one accompanying adult get FREE admission to the museum—thanks to the Carl E. Touhey Foundation!
The Research Library is currently open by appointment only. Please contact Chief Curator Doug McCombs at mccombsd@albanyinstitute.org for more information.
The Albany Institute is committed to providing a welcoming and accessible experience for all visitors. All galleries and public spaces are wheelchair accessible, with elevators located near the atrium (first floor, by restrooms and parking lot) and near the sculpture gallery.
Wheelchairs and strollers are available—just ask at the admissions desk. Large-print exhibition guides are also available upon request.
A coatroom and key-operated lockers are located near admissions for small bags and personal items. Baby-changing stations are available in the first-floor restrooms.
For assistance with travel planning or local accommodations, please contact the Albany County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Free parking is available to museum visitors in the Albany Institute's parking lot, located at the corner of Dove Street and Elk Street. Metered parking is available on surrounding streets, and metered parking is free on the weekends and federal holidays.
Take the Northway (I-87) to I-90 East (towards Boston). Follow I-90 East to I-787 and take I-787 south to Empire State Plaza exit 3A. Follow the ramp signs to the Empire State Plaza and proceed along the ramp that goes into a tunnel under the Plaza. Stay in the right lane. Take right onto Swan Street. Stay in the left lane as you proceed up the hill and cross State Street. Continue on Swan Street as you cross Washington Avenue. At the end of Swan Street, turn left onto Elk Street. The entrance to the Albany Institute's parking lot will be on your left before the next street, Dove Street. Metered parking is also available on the surrounding streets.
Take the NYS Thruway Exit 23. After the tollbooth go straight ahead onto I-787 north to the Empire State Plaza Exit 3. Follow the ramp signs to the Empire State Plaza and proceed along the ramp that goes into a tunnel under the Plaza. Stay in the right lane. Take right onto Swan St. Stay in the left lane as you proceed up the hill and cross State Street. Continue on Swan Street as you cross Washington Avenue. At the end of Swan Street, turn left onto Elk Street. The entrance to the Albany Institute's parking lot will be on your left before the next street, Dove Street. Metered parking is also available on the surrounding streets.
Take the Berkshire spur of the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) into Albany. Take the first right after the bridge over the Hudson River and follow the ramp signs to I-787 south (towards the Thruway). Exit at the Empire State Plaza exit 3A. Follow the ramp signs to the Empire State Plaza and proceed along the ramp that goes into a tunnel under the Plaza. Stay in the right lane. Take right onto Swan St. Stay in the left lane as you proceed up the hill and cross State Street. Continue on Swan Street as you cross Washington Avenue. At the end of Swan Street, turn left onto Elk Street. The entrance to the Albany Institute's parking lot will be on your left before the next street, Dove Street. Metered parking is also available on the surrounding streets.
Take the NYS Thruway to exit 23. After the tollbooth go straight ahead onto I-787 north to the Empire State Plaza exit 3. Follow the ramp signs to the Empire State Plaza and proceed along the ramp that goes into a tunnel under the Plaza. Stay in the right lane. Take right onto Swan St. Stay in the left lane as you proceed up the hill and cross State Street. Continue on Swan Street as you cross Washington Avenue. At the end of Swan Street, turn left onto Elk Street. The entrance to the Albany Institute's parking lot will be on your left before the next street, Dove Street. Metered parking is also available on the surrounding streets.