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!
- Visit with a live reindeer (Saturday) Sponsored by Capital Wine [Due to a death in the family, there will no longer be a live reindeer at the museum on Friday. We appreciate your understanding.]
- Take your photograph with Santa (Friday and Saturday)
- Make handmade cards in the Art Studio
- Shop for fun, old-fashioned toys, handmade ornaments, crafts and gifts made by area artisans in our Museum Holiday Shop
- Discover decorated trees and mantlepieces
- Savor exquisite treats from Crisan Bakery
- Admire a special exhibition of Pamela Dalton's Scherenschnitte paper-cut designs
- Hear great holiday lectures and presentations
- Explore our current exhibitions, including The Capital Region in 50 Objects and Masterworks: 225 Years of Collecting
- See America's first commercially produced Christmas card, on view in The Capital Region in 50 Objects exhibit!
Special activity schedule (please check often for updates):
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27
- Crisan's Pop Up Cafe: 10AM—5PM
- Make Your Own Holiday Cards (Drop-in Art Making Session): 10AM—4:30PM
- Live Reindeer on lawn near Washington Avenue: 12PM—4PM [Due to a death in the family, there will no longer be a live reindeer at the museum on Friday. We appreciate your understanding.]
- Photographs with Saint Nicholas: 12PM—4PM
- Gallery Talk: 1PM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28
- Crisan's Pop Up Cafe: 10AM—5PM
- Make Your Own Holiday Cards (Drop-in Art Making Session): 10AM—4:30PM
- Live Reindeer on lawn near Washington Avenue: 11:30AM—3:30PM
- Photographs with Saint Nicholas: 12PM—4PM
- Gallery Talk: 1PM
- Book signing & demonstation with guest exhibitor Pamela Dalton: 1—4PM
- Musical performance in the galleries: 2PM
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29
- Crisan's Pop Up Cafe: Noon—5PM
- Make Your Own Holiday Cards (Drop-in Art Making Session): Noon—4:30PM
- Gallery Talk: 1PM
- Lecture The World of Richard H. Pease of Albany and the Story of America's First Chrismas Card: 2PM
The schedule is subject to change. Please check back often!