FREE ADMISSION WEEKEND Home for the Holidays

Come to the Albany Institute this Thanksgiving weekend for fun activities, holiday festivities, and ample pleasantries for you and your out-of-town guests!

Come to the Albany Institute this Thanksgiving weekend for a variety of holiday themed programs and events. We'll be decked out in winter wonder and ready to welcome you and your out-of-town guests!

  • Take your photograph with Santa (12-4pm each day)
  • Discover decorated trees and mantelpieces
  • Admire a special exhibition of miniature dioramas by Joan Steiner, an award-winning illustrator and creator of the Look-Alikes® books
  • Make crafts
  • Shop for handmade items and one-of-a-kind gifts in our Museum Shop
  • Savor exquisite treats from the Museum Cafe
  • Explore our current exhibitions
  • and more!

Special event on Saturday, November 24 from 2-4PM: Book signing with children's book author Hudson Talbott. His newest book is Picturing America: Thomas Cole and the Birth of American Art.

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FREE ADMISSION WEEKEND Home for the Holidays - Session 1

Albany Institute of History and Art (125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210)

Come to the Albany Institute this Thanksgiving weekend for fun activities, holiday festivities, and ample pleasantries for you and your out-of-town guests!

FREE ADMISSION WEEKEND Home for the Holidays - Session 2

Albany Institute of History and Art (125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210)

Come to the Albany Institute this Thanksgiving weekend for fun activities, holiday festivities, and ample pleasantries for you and your out-of-town guests!

FREE ADMISSION WEEKEND Home for the Holidays - Session 3

Albany Institute of History and Art (125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210)

Come to the Albany Institute this Thanksgiving weekend for fun activities, holiday festivities, and ample pleasantries for you and your out-of-town guests!

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