Albany County Historical Assocation

The Albany County Historical Association was founded in 1942. We are a private, 501c3 not-for-profit community-centered educational museum. Our mission is to preserve, present, promote and interpret the stories of the rich and diverse history and culture of Albany County.

To fulfill its mission, the ACHA preserves the historic 1798 Ten Broeck Mansion and its four acres of gardens. As a historic house museum, it is unique in having a greenspace and numerous cultural events in an accessible urban environment. The ACHA is committed to educational and cultural outreach, with 100% free family education programs.

The Albany County Historical Association serves our region and visitors from around the world, with special focus for our free family programs for our high-need, highly diverse historic neighborhood of Arbor Hill in Albany NY. . We prioritize research, sustainability, and accessibility in our programming, following our museum's Code of Ethics to be a community-focused, welcoming, and educational institution.