I didn't want to write this review, as my December trip to the Capital District was a pleasant…read moredistraction from reality, so this final writeup symbolizes the "end of an era" (three days long but I stretched out the content). The museum does stellar work on the impossible task of capturing New York State. ("How dare they mention the NYC subway but completely ignore the one that used to be Syracuse?! ZERO STARS"). Sesame Street's here, along with clocks, fire engines and a discussion of Albany's rum trade. Not only you can you enter an old-timey train car in the subway exhibit, there's a newsstand with old Post and Daily News copies mentioning the (an?) A-Rod scandal. The best part of the museum, or at least the most photogenic, is the assortment of minerals. The greens and oranges were quite surprising, as was the information that many of the specimens are from downstate. The cartography-inclined will enjoy old depictions of areas like "Lange Eyland."

So much to see, this is a well thought out museum about our state. I really enjoyed it. The old…read moresubway csts & turnstile, and the 9/11 memorial was well done. A donation is all they ask for instead of a set admission fee. Im a native, but I think people from other states will also like this museum.

On my first visit, I just saw a fantastic Blanche Lazzell exhibit here. The Institute is large…read moreenough to provide a comprehensive main exhibit, as well as a smaller one, plus other permanent installments. I like its size, not overwhelming enough to get visual overload, but large enough to provide an artful experience. Parking on the street or in a small lot at the back entrance, reasonable entry fee, beautiful galleries, welcoming staff - excellent venue in the state's capital city.

Friendly staff. I have been in larger museums that were free (in both smaller towns and in larger…read morecities) , so the $12 price per adult was a bit of a heftier price than we hoped for - along with it being a slightly smaller museum. Also disappointed they didn't provide a map of the building/exhibits (I took a photo to help us navigate a little bit. My spouse did particularly like the Hudson River School paintings.

Schuyler Mansion is just so beautiful!…read more These are the pre-Revolutionary war-digs of one of only two attendees for the State of New York to the first Continental (State) Congress: Colonial soldier, then renowned and brave General and New York politician, Philip John Schuyler and his family. The Schuyler family were influential early Dutch settlers. The buildings are brick and face East across the Hudson - looking towards New England. Inside are bountiful dining rooms and cozy living rooms as well as rooms for high society! The Schuylers were an influential and renowned and famous New York family who settled very early in and lived in Albany throughout the American Revolution 1776-1781 Walk around and read some plaques and signs and read about Colonial America. The views are perfect and the grounds always pristine. There are small fields. Walk around and take in the scenery, old walls, metal fences and more culture, architecture, framed art and fancy, delightful chandeliers and interiors than you will find at most other places. It's a history and photo spot. Review: 5 splendid

Very interesting tour. This house served many purposes in the community over the years! There are…read moresome interesting artifacts from the Schuyler Family.

My son took me here for Mother's Day this year. It was informative and interesting…read more My son took me here for Mother's Day this year. It was informative and interesting

The Underground Railroad symbolizes the best in all of us. Even in the darkest of times there are…read moreenlightened souls, and they can be us.

Only one remains afloat in America [Albany NY]…read more We learned so much from our docent, Caroline.. this is a guided tour inside the World War II destroyer escort. General admission was $10 each and lasted about an hour. There were 563 built during WWII and the USS Slater is the only destroyer escort left in the US. It has been restored to its original 1945 configuration. We were fortunate to learn about this national historic landmark. The first thing we learned was the history behind the name of the USS Slater (DE 766). The destroyer escort was named after Seaman Frank O. Slater. He was assigned to the USS San Francisco at Pearl Harbor and was killed when a Japanese torpedo bomber he had shot down crashed into his gun position. Instead of leaving his gun and trying to find a safe place for cover he stayed at his position continuously firing until the plane crashed his gun mount. The tour took us to the galley, officers and enlisted mess halls (btw, the officer mess hall doubled up as the operating room, there is a medicine cabinet by the wall), we viewed the chart room and the sonar room, captain's cabin, ship's office, signal bridge... we mounted ladders to get up and down between decks. These are steeper than stairs so it could be challenging for some. Overall, a very educational tour and I enjoyed it. A Destroyer Escort's main job is to defend naval task forces from Japanese submarines and Kamikaze air attacks in the Pacific. Review #3014

This was a lot of fun. We went on the tour, and our guide was Alan Fox. Very cool guy. He showed us…read morein and around the ship and he had a huge amount of information to give. He also was had a great sense of humor, which made the whole outing even more fun. I would definitely recommend this. It's a small ship, but well worth it for any ship or WWII history buffs out there.

This little college museum is a great place to check out some small art collections. This place is…read morenot a huge museum, but it is nice for a quick stroll on a Tuesday night! I saw Tuesday because that is the night they are open the latest. I enjoyed my time here, I just wish that they had more to offer.

From the owner: The University Art Museum's mission is to advance knowledge and foster understanding in…read morecontemporary visual arts. The museum has presented over four hundred individual exhibitions in its 9,000 square foot facility, located in the Fine Arts building on the uptown University at Albany campus. A short list of representative exhibitions and projects includes work by: Xu Bing, Nina Bovasso, Phil Frost, Julie Heffernan, Kimsooja, William Pope.L, Tim Rollins and K.O.S., Karin Sander, Jean Shin, John F. Simon, Jr. and Roman Singer. The musem is an integral part of the dynamic learning environment of the University at Albany. Over 13,000 visitors attend exhibitions and events each year. Public programs explore contemporary art and culture by presenting a combination of established voices and new perspectives in the arts. Guest speakers include artists, theorists, writers, and scholars engaged in the critical examination of issues that shape and inspire us as individuals, cultures, and communities.