About this Event
Embark on a special tour as we delve into the rich history of the 1798 Ten Broeck Mansion and its grounds, uncovering its deep-rooted connections to Albany and the surrounding region. This tour explores the contributions of workers, including African American Master Gardeners (a historic term), and their pivotal roles in developing the Hudson Valley estates. Discover the diversity of plants imported from around the world while exploring the historic 1764 boundaries of the site, including visits to the former orchard and archaeological locations of key landscape features from the 18th and 19th centuries. Learn about Thomas Worth Olcott, a noted banker in Abraham Lincoln’s close circle, and his passion for horticulture, along with the lives of the gardeners who created the famed gardens at the Ten Broeck Mansion. Operated by the Albany County Historical Association as a community-centered museum and gardens, the Ten Broeck Mansion has welcomed the public for 77 years, showcasing the enduring relevance of this historic site to our community.
We suggest an additional 20-30 minutes to explore our historic gardens on your own with self-guided tours and browse our museum shop of local artisan goods and books.
To make your visit safe and enjoyable for all:
1) Getting Here
- Free off‑street parking: Please use our Livingston Avenue parking lot (GPS: 136 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY).
- Walking: Our neighborhood has sidewalks for easy access.
- Public transportation: CDTA bus routes 100 and 106 stop about a four‑minute walk away.
- Visit our website for a map and additional travel information.
2) Making Your Visit Safe and Comfortable
- Please wear comfortable shoes suitable for historic, sometimes uneven surfaces. Spike heels are not permitted.
- Bags should be smaller than a standard backpack. Larger bags must be left in the reception area.
- Please do not touch historic collections.
- Water in closed containers is permitted; glass containers are not allowed.
3) Accessibility
- Visitors with accessibility needs are encouraged to contact us in advance with any questions.
- Visitors with service dogs are welcome.
- Emotional support and therapy dogs are not permitted in the museum.
- At this time, the ACHA does not have a fully ADA‑accessible restroom; a ground‑floor restroom is available.
- Museum spaces and gardens offer very limited seating.
4) Gardens & Grounds
- Our gardens and parking lot are reserved for registered museum program visitors during regular tour and program hours.
- Our site is pack‑in, pack‑out; please take all waste with you. Light lunches (brown-bag type) may be enjoyed on our grounds, but no parties, buffets, hammocks, additional chairs and tables, or tents may be brought in or used.
- Pets must be kept on a 6 foot or less leash at all times, and all pet waste must be removed. Please do not have pets relieve themselves in garden beds or near walks.
- No smoking, vaping, or alcohol consumption.
- Please follow posted signs and use caution throughout the site.
- Free educational kits and self‑guided tours are available at the garden kiosk.
- Hours may change; please check our website or call for current information.
- See our website for full garden regulations.
5) Registration & Program Timing
- Advance registration is required for all free programs.
- We cannot guarantee admission, seating, or program materials for unregistered or late‑arriving visitors.
- The ACHA often runs concurrent programs; please respect other programs’ spaces and access, as all visitors share the site.
- Late arrivals cannot remain past the scheduled program end time, and programs cannot be extended.
6) Groups of Six or More for Free Programs
- To ensure a positive experience for all visitors, free programs are not able to accommodate groups of six or more due to space limitations and program format needs.
- If your group of six or more would like to visit, please contact us to discuss arranging a special program or to receive suggestions for free programs which can accommodate larger groups.
- The ACHA reserves the right to cancel reservations for groups of six or more who register without prior approval.
7) Ensuring a Positive Experience
- The ACHA is committed to a welcoming, respectful environment. For everyone’s safety, visitors must follow all guidelines and the instructions of ACHA staff. Disrespectful, abusive, threatening, or otherwise inappropriate behavior is not permitted.
- Visitors who do not follow these expectations will be asked to leave.
These regulations are subject to being updated at any time. Please visit our website for current regulations.
Images: Marx Family and Olcott Greenhouse, c. 1927, courtesy private collection; 1857 Map of property of Thomas Worth Olcott (detail). Others: Photos ACHA
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Albany County Historical Association-Ten Broeck Mansion, 9 Ten Broeck Place, Albany, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 12.51
