All visitors, including groups of art students, are permitted to sketch in the galleries of The Albany Institute of History of Art in pencil only. If individuals need to sharpen their pencils, they must use their own boxes to collect the shavings.
The use of pens, oil paints, easels, or watercolors is not allowed. In addition, individuals who sketch in the museum may not interfere with the flow of visitors through the galleries and are subject to further direction from The Albany Institute of History & Art security and staff, as necessary.