Museums in Albany & the Capital Region

Nov 27 – Dec 20 · Holiday Shopping at the ADKX!

Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake

Blue Mountain Lake

Albany Institute of History & Art

Albany

Alco Historical & Technical Society

Amsterdam

Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Sat–Sun: Closed

American Italian Heritage Museum

Albany

Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library

Canajoharie

Brunswick Historical Society

Troy

Wednesdays 1-3 pm and Saturdays 10am-3pm

Burden Iron Works Museum

Troy

Wednesday-Thursday-Friday 12-4pm

Caroga Historical Association and Museum

Caroga Lake

1pm to 4pm, Thursday thru Sunday

Chapman Museum

Glens Falls

Oct 23 · Science Explorers

Children's Museum at Saratoga

Saratoga Springs

Library Passes

Nov 4 – 11 · Field of Flags Display

Fort William Henry Museum

Lake George

Fort William Henry Hotel Guest Discount

Fulton County Museum

Gloversville

Mon–Fri: Closed; Sat–Sun: 12:00 – 4:00 PM

Hart Cluett Museum

Troy

Oct 8 – 24 · Murder at Cherry Hill 2026 Tours

Historic Cherry Hill

Albany

TUE-SAT from 12 pm to 4 pm

House of Frankenstein Wax Museum

Lake George

Mon: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Tue–Wed: Closed; Thu–Fri: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Sat–Sun: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM

Oct 25 · STORIES FOR THE SEASON: “The Thinning of the Veil” Samhain Celebration

Irish American Heritage Museum

Albany

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon to 4 p.m.

Oct 31 · Scary Stories with Mandy Tarbell

Iroquois Museum

Howes Cave

Tuesday–Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday 12pm–5pm; Monday closed

Johnstown Historical Society

Johnstown

Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 12 PM - 4PM

Kelly Adirondack Center

Niskayuna

Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Lansingburgh Historical Soc

Troy

Aug 27 – Nov 1 · Autumn Glow Lantern Festival

Mabee Farm Historic Site

Rotterdam Junction

Mon–Thu: Closed; Fri–Sat: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Sun: Closed

Mandeville Gallery

Schenectady

10 am to 6 pm daily

Nov 28 · Make a Balsam Wreath

Old Fort House Museum

Fort Edward

Old Stone Fort Museum

Schoharie

Seniors Discount

Palatine House 1743 Museum

Schoharie

Saturdays and Sundays 12:00 – 4:00 PM

Saratoga Automobile Museum

Saratoga Springs

Schenectady County Historical Society

Schenectady

Mon: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM; Tue–Fri: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Sat: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Sun: Closed

Nov 7 · Felted Seascapes: Paint with Wool

Shaker Heritage Society

Albany

Dec 2 – 20 · Holiday House 2026

Ten Broeck Mansion

Albany

Oct 24 · Rebels, Redcoats, & Zombies

The Fort Plain Museum & Historical Park

Fort Plain

Saturday and Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM (off season); 7 days a week during summer months

The Hyde Collection

Glens Falls

The Saratoga Springs History Museum

Saratoga Springs

Wednesdays - Sundays from 10 AM to 4 PM

USS Slater

Albany

Wednesday - Sunday 10 am – 4 pm

Watervliet Historical Society

Watervliet

Wednesday–Friday 11 AM–4 PM

Oct 31 · Storytime Saturday

World Awareness Children's Museum

Glens Falls