Hours & Directions

From the North:

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.

From the South:

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.

From the East:

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.

From the West:

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.