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Upstate New York Art Museums

Art museums in upstate NY display some of NY's finest examples of photography, pop art, folk art and classical art. For a fun look at art of many styles and from various time periods visit upstate New York art museums. This is your comprehensive list of art museums in upstate New York.

Albany Institute of History & Art

Great Collection of American Art

This museum is committed to collecting preserving and displaying the arts and culture of the Hudson Valley region of New York and generating an interest in art and history in its visitors. When you spend time visiting this museum you can view an extensive collection of works in various themes relating to America's history such as the exhibit dedicated to Hudson River School style art and an exhibit on trading and the culture of 17th and 18th century Albany.

This Upstate New York art museum has over twenty thousand objects in its permanent collections including prints, photographs, ceramics, furniture and more items relating to art and history. Open Wednesday through Sunday. Adult admission is $10 per visitor.

Frederic Remington Art Museum

Learn About the Life and Works of a Great American Artist!

If you are looking for an Upstate NY art museum that highlights an American artist, look no further than the Frederic Remington Art Museum. Located in the former house of Remington's wife Eva, this museum is committed to preserving the art of 19th century American artist Frederic Remington. Sculptures and paintings of the American West, American Indians and cowboys make up Remington's ouevre and any of them can be viewed at this museum.

 

The museum's collections are rotated regularly in themed exhibits and displays along with some of Remington's belongings, studio materials and items related to the American West at the time of Remington's life. Special exhibits from local artists and art competitions are also displayed at this art museum in Upstate New York. The Frederic Remington Art Museum offers regular events and programs such as gallery talks and workshops for all ages.