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Museums/Galleries in Albany and Central New York
| Name | Category | Location |
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Albany Institute of History and Art
The 1791 museum, the state's oldest, has annual rotating exhibits... |
Museums / Galleries | Albany |
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Arkell Museum at Canajoharie
The collection of paintings, largely by American artists, includes... |
Museums / Galleries | Canajoharie |
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Arts Center of the Capital Region
Two gallery spaces display contemporary and folk pieces by local... |
Museums / Galleries | Troy |
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Children's Museum for Science and Technology
Kids can learn about Mohican life or bees and pollination through... |
Museums / Galleries | Troy |
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Children's Museum of History, Natural History, Science and Technology
A brick building in the historic Main Street district houses... |
Museums / Galleries | Utica |
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Children's Museum of Saratoga
At this museum with hands-on exhibits geared for kids three to... |
Museums / Galleries | Saratoga Springs |
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Cottage Lawn
The 1849 Gothic Revival cottage, headquarters of the Madison... |
Museums / Galleries | Oneida |
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Empire State Aerosciences Museum
Cruise through aviation history via dioramas, models, photos... |
Museums / Galleries | Schenectady |
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Erie Canal Village
Digging of the Erie Canal started in 1817 on this site, now home... |
Museums / Galleries | Rome |
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Farmers' Museum
The 10 acres on which this museum is set have been dedicated... |
Museums / Galleries | Cooperstown |
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Fenimore Art Museum
Native, folk, fine, and decorative American art is displayed... |
Museums / Galleries | Cooperstown |
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Heroes of Baseball Wax Museum
It's great to read about and trade cards of your favorite players... |
Museums / Galleries | Cooperstown |
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International Boxing Hall of Fame
In 1982, residents of Canastota and boxing enthusiasts wanted... |
Museums / Galleries | Oneida |
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Iroquois Indian Museum
Displays of ancient and modern artworks, archaeological relics... |
Museums / Galleries | Howes Cave |
Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute
The institute is made up of a museum, an art school, and a performing-arts... |
Museums / Galleries | Utica |
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
The ball that Babe Ruth hit for his 500th home run and Shoeless... |
Museums / Galleries | Cooperstown |
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National Bottle Museum
The state-chartered museum's extensive collection of bottles... |
Museums / Galleries | Saratoga Springs |
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National Museum of Dance
Five galleries house photographs, videos, costumes, and archives... |
Museums / Galleries | Saratoga Springs |
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National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
Exhibits, including memorabilia from famed horse Seabiscuit... |
Museums / Galleries | Saratoga Springs |
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National Soccer Hall of Fame
This interactive, hands- (and feet-) on museum displays soccer-related... |
Museums / Galleries | Cooperstown |
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New York State Museum
The museum explores the state's history, geography, nature, and... |
Museums / Galleries | Albany |
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Old Stone Fort Museum Complex
The site contains several 18th- and 19th-century buildings, including... |
Museums / Galleries | Howes Cave |
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Rensselaer County Historical Society
The 19th-century Carr Building contains the historical society's... |
Museums / Galleries | Troy |
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Saratoga Automobile Museum
America's love affair with the car is celebrated in this museum... |
Museums / Galleries | Saratoga Springs |
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Saratoga Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame
The museum, on the grounds of Saratoga Raceway, displays antique... |
Museums / Galleries | Saratoga Springs |
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Schenectady County Historical Society & Museum
A stenciled floor and a huge 1930s dollhouse are among the highlights... |
Museums / Galleries | Schenectady |
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Suiter Mansion
The 1884 Victorian mansion is one of four buildings, all within... |
Museums / Galleries | Herkimer |
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