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Hours of Operation
November 1, 2022 – mid-May 2023
Schuyler Mansion is now CLOSED for general visitation and will re-open mid-May 2023. Tours may be available with advance notice – please call the site at (518) 434-0834 for details. For information about our special events or open days, please look under the "Upcoming Events" tour tab or find us on social media.
General Tours
$5.00 Adults
$4.00 Senior / Student
Children Free (12 and under)
School Groups (K - 12): $1.00 per child (Group leader and required chaperones comp) OR $ 20.00 minimum fee per group
Other Groups: $4.00 per person (Group leader and bus driver comp) OR $20.00 minimum fee per group
Please call the site to schedule.
School groups (K - 12): $30.00 per class OR $1.00 per child (Teachers / Aides comp). For schools, one classroom equals one presentation.
Other Groups: $30.00 per presentation. Outreach programs limited to 30-minute drive from Schuyler Mansion.
Please call the site to schedule.
Adult Programs
Tours: $4.00 per person (complimentary admission for the group leader and bus driver). Guided tours of the mansion are available year round to groups of 10 to 30 people by advance reservation. Groups larger than 30 people will be offered an in-depth introduction and an Open House (self-guided) format. Questions? Please contact Schuyler Mansion staff.
Presentation Fee: $30.00 per presentation
Schuyler Mansion interpretive staff is available to speak at a meeting of your civic organization, historical society, or other group.
Currently, Powerpoint presentations include:
With adequate notice, we may also be able to design a talk, tailored to your special interest. Please contact Schuyler Mansion staff.
School Programs
Tours: $1.00 per child (complimentary admission for the group leader and required chaperones). Required chaperones: 2 chaperones per 10 children.
Guided tours highlight the lives and lifestyle of Philip and Catharine (Van Rensselaer) Schuyler, one of 18th century Albany's wealthiest and most influential families. Social status, education, entertainment, slavery, and the American Revolution are all part of the Schuyler Mansion story. Tours for grades 3 through 6 include quill pen writing and generally require 1 1/4 hours (additional time may be required for Gift Shop purchases).
Tours scheduled jointly with Crailo State Historic Site (Rensselaer) will provide a well-rounded educational program comparing 17th century Dutch colonial and 18th century English colonial / early American life.
Outreach Programs in the Classroom
Fee: $1.00 per child (minimum $30.00 per classroom/per presentation).
Programs currently available:
Tours
November 1 2022 – mid-May 2023
Guided tours of the mansion may be available with advance notice – please call the site for details and to make a reservation.
GENERAL PUBLIC
Guided tour centers upon Philip Schuyler, his family, and the enslaved men and women who labored at his Albany estate. Politics, society, the American Revolution, slavery, and active family life are all topics that are all part of the Schuyler Mansion story and which we share with you. Tours last an hour.
Admission: $5.00 Adults / $4.00 Seniors & Students / Children Free (12 and under)
SCHOOL GROUPS (K - 12th Grade)
Guided tours highlight the lives and lifestyle of Philip and Catharine (Van Rensselaer) Schuyler, one of 18th century Albany's wealthiest and most influential families. Social status, education, entertainment, slavery, and the American Revolution are all part of the Schuyler Mansion story. Tours for grades 3 through 6 include quill pen writing and generally require 1 1/4 hours. Chaperones: 2 chaperones per 10 children required
Admission: $1.00 per child
No fee: Teacher / Group Leader / Required chaperones
$4.00: Extra adults (beyond required chaperone #)
Minimum fee per group: $20.00
GROUPS (Any group other than K-12)
Youth Groups, College, Seniors, Other Organizations, etc.
Please call the site for information.
Admission: $4.00 per person (complimentary admission for tour leader and bus driver). Minimum fee per group: $20.00