| Albany
Area Amateur Astronomers The Albany Area Amateur Astronomers exists to foster public interest and enjoyment of astronomy. We are a group of over 125 enthusiasts, from beginner to expert. We meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM at the Schenectady Museum, with the exception of the month of August when we meet at the George Landis Arboretum in Esperance, NY. All meetings are free of charge and open to the public. Meeting programs include speakers, films, slide shows, and planetarium demonstrations. Some club members write a daily astronomical telephone message for Dudley Observatory. Phone 382-7584 after 5 PM or on weekends to hear this free recording. Come experience the starry sky with the The Albany Area Amateur Astronomers! We meet at 7:30pm on the third Tuesday of each month at the Schenectady Museum and Planetarium on Nott Street in Schenectady, with the exception of the month of August when we meet at the George Landis Arboretum in Esperance, NY. All meetings are free of charge and open to the public. Meeting programs include speakers, films, slide shows and planetarium demonstrations. Our monthly observing sessions are held at our two observing sites and other locations throughout the area. Click on the "Star Watches" and other links at the left to get more information. PLANETARIUM SHOWSPlanetarium shows are offered on Saturdays and Sundays at
Please call 382-7890 for additional times and information. |
| Albany Center Galleries
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| Albany
Institute of History & Art
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| Chapman
Historical Museum Located near downtown Glens Falls, a small city at the southeastern edge of the Adirondack Mountains, an hour north of Albany, New York. Today the museum consists of the restored Victorian home of the DeLong family, a changing exhibition gallery, research archive and gift shop. |
Children's
Museum at Saratoga The Children's Museum at Saratoga is committed to providing positive opportunities for children to learn about science, history, community living and the arts. Interactive exhibits, special events and workshops are designed to encourage children to learn by making discoveries for themselves. The Museum is also committed to fostering active parent involvement in children's learning, to serving as a resource for school districts in the area, and to ensuring that its programs and services are accessible to all children. |
| Hyde
Collection The Museum offers a world class collection of objects that span the history of western art from the 4th century BC through the 20th century. The Museum's founders, Louis and Charlotte Hyde, acquired the majority of objects during a fifty-year period of avid and highly informed collecting. Many of these works, as well as recent acquisitions, are displayed in their home, known as Hyde House (1912). Open Tuesday thru Saturday 10am - 5pm; Thursdays 10am - 7pm; Sundays 12Noon - 5pm. Closed Mondays and national holidays. |
Institute of Electrical and Electronic EngineersA virtual museum created by the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers). Learn all about the evolution of sound recording as music and as part of movies. The interactive exhibit has demonstrations to visualize difficult concepts. Listen to how multi-track sound recording influenced popular music like the Beach Boys. There are exhibits on electricity, microwaves, the history of women in the electrical revolution and more! The Museum introduces the public to Iroquois by featuring their art, past and present, as a window into their culture. As an anthropological institution, it is informed by archeology, history, and research on the common creative spirit of modern artists and craftspeople. |
| Junior
Museum The Junior Museum is dedicated to introducing visitors to a wide spectrum of science, history and the arts in a fun and friendly environment and to promote the development of children's interest in these many important topics. Museum visitors participate in overnights, workshops, birthday parties, performances, school group programs, and individual exploration of the galleries. Programs are targeted for children aged 2 to 15. |
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Little Red Schoolhouse The Little Red Schoolhouse is a one-room schoolhouse built in 1879 and has been restored to its original condition by the Little Red Schoolhouse Historical Society. It is open to the public at specific times during the year, and can be viewed at other times by prior arrangement. |
| Mid-Hudson
Children's Museum © Over 55,000 children & families in 2002 have visited MHCM at our new site. 1,300 families are now members of the museum. These numbers attest to the success of MHCM's new site on the Hudson River. |
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of Antiques & Art 153 Regent Street, Saratoga Springs (518) 584-0107 |
| National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
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National
Bottle Museum A storefront museum with a national perspective. |
| National
Museum Of Dance The National Museum of Dance & Hall of Fame was established in 1986 and is the only museum in the nation dedicated to American professional dance. Located in the former Washington Bath House -- a spacious, airy 1918 Arts and Crafts-style building -- in the Saratoga Spa State Park, the Museum houses a growing collection of photographs, videos, artifacts, costumes, biographies and archives comprising a contemporary and retrospective examination of seminal contributions to dance. |
| National
Museum Of Racing Our mission is to interpret the history and convey the excitement of Thoroughbred racing in America to the broadest possible audience. Unlike the Race Course, the Racing Museum is a year-round attraction, offering panel talks, film series, exhibits and an annual Kentucky Derby party, in addition to the numerous events set during the racing season. The Hall of Fame induction ceremony is held every year in early August. |
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New York State Museum The bright and open New York State Museum houses permanent and revolving exhibits of the history and landscape of New York. Walk in the front door and be greeted by the restored Cohoes Mastodon. Head to the right into the main gallery area, which includes revolving and visiting displays and permanent exhibits about the Adirondack Mountains, New York City, Harlem and the Native Americans of New York. There's a lot to see, and with an average 10 special exhibits per year, a lot worth coming back for.
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| Norman
Rockwell Museum at Stockbridge The Museum is located in the beautiful Berkshire mountains of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, where Norman Rockwell spent the last 25 years of his life. His brilliant career spanned more than 60 years, leaving behind a legacy of images that helped define American identity throughout the 20th century |
| Saratoga
Automobile Museum We are pleased to present this state-of-the-art museum celebrating the automotive heritage of the State of New York. The American public has had an ongoing love affair with automobiles for over a century. Most of us, whether enthusiasts or just with memories of our youth, have a favorite car. Many of us at various ages have an appreciation for a wide variety of vehicles, several of which have been described as rolling sculptures. |
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Battle of Saratoga at the Site of the first significant American military victory during the Revolution, the Battles of Saratoga rank among the fifteen most decisive battles in world history. Here in 1777 American forces met, defeated and forced a major British army to surrender, an event which led France to recognize the independence of the United States and enter the war as a decisive military ally of the struggling Americans. |
| Saratoga County
Arts Council Home to 2,000 sf. art gallery, shop with work by member artists, and a newly renovated theatre/performance space. Tours for kids, Drop in summer ceramic classes for teens, rehearsal and performance space. Scholarships for arts classes. |
| Saratoga
Historical Society Museum The mission of the Historical Society of Saratoga Springs is to promote, through study and education, an appreciation for the social, political, economic, geological, and cultural history of the City of Saratoga Springs. |
| Schenectady
County Historical Society Museum
SCHS is home to more than 60 portraits and landscapes related to Schenectady County people and places. Portraits include the Van Eps, Veeders, Glens, Sanders, Wemples, Marcellus, De Graff, Jacksons, Barneys, Yates, Rosa, Waltons, Potters, Stauring, and Schermerhorns. There are several paintings of the historic covered bridge over the Mohawk designed by Theodore Burr, a vibrant Erie Canal scene, and early 19th century street and farm scenes. Artists include Ammi Phillips, Asahel Powers, Ezra Ames, Cornelius Van Patten, John Wilkie, Samuel Sexton, and other regional artists. |
Schenectady
Museum & Planetarium A not-for-profit private institution, the Schenectady Museum was founded in 1934.Today, the Schenectady Museum is a center of discovery that depicts the rich cultural and technological history of its community. Open Tues-Thurs 10-4:30, Sat and Sun Noon-5 |
| Scotia-Glenville
Children's Traveling Museum We are a not-for-profit educational corporation, founded in 1978, and permanently chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. We do not offer "traditional" museum exhibits at our headquarters, but about 71,000 people enjoy our traveling programs each year. |
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Shaker Museum and Library
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