Albany Institute of History & Art

Founded ⁠​​​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌​​​‌‌‌‌​​‌‌​⁠in 1791, the Albany Institute is one of the oldest museums in the country, focused on the art, history and culture of the upper Hudson Valley. It is known for Hudson River School paintings and its Egyptian mummies, and runs docent tours, weekly Art for All family sessions, author talks and First Friday receptions.