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Museums and galleries in Albany

6 museums and galleries in Albany, from the big collections to small independent spaces.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Museums and galleries in Albany

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    Empire State Plaza

    The Empire State Plaza is something to behold. It lies between the New York State Capitol building and the New York State Museum. While many critics have found that the Plaza is architecturally intimidating, at best, it can be quite beautiful. Free concerts are often held on the plaza during the summer, ranging from Blues Festivals to Rock concerts. And the Fourth of July fireworks are spectacular.

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    New York State Museum

    The largest state museum in all the 50 states, has some really nice collections.

    Daily from 9:30AM-5PM, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years DayAdmission is free; donations are welcome

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    Capital District Scottish Games

    Scottish culture get showcased this time of year from pipes and drum bands to feasting and drinking over Scottish delights or just viewing an exhibition of horses, going back to your routes through genealogy information or maybe getting fashionable through tradition Scottish clothing. Though far from Scotland, this festival might give you an introduction to what your next destination may like be.

    Labor Day weekend (first weekend in September)

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    First Fridays

    Held every First Friday of the month, this event aims to bring to a wider audience the local artists and local shops of Albany. Artwork exhibitions, live entertainment and gallery openings bring Albany to life. For transportation; A trolley will stop at participating venues throughout Albany. The trolley leaves from the Upstate Artists Guild at 5PM and duration of the round trip is approximately 30 minutes. After the First Friday event, live music and original films are played from the Capitol Region Film Makers and people dancing.

    11AM-2PM, 5-9PM

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    Albany Institute of History and Art

    Another nice museum well worth a visit.

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    Irish American Heritage Museum

    370 Broadway

    Wed-Fri 11AM-4PM, Sat Sun noon-4PM

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Albany (CC BY-SA 4.0).