Schuyler Mansion, Albany

Name: Schuyler Mansion
Address: 32 Catherine St, Albany, 12202-1605, United States
Telephone: +1 518-434-0834

#13 among attractions in Albany

Museum, History museum, Historical place, Vernacular architecture

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Facts and practical information

Schuyler Mansion is a historic house at 32 Catherine Street in Albany, New York, United States. The brick mansion is now a museum and an official National Historic Landmark. It was constructed from 1761 to 1765 for Philip Schuyler, later a general in the Continental Army and early U.S. Senator, who resided there from 1763 until his death in 1804. It was declared a National Historic Landmark on December 24, 1967. It is also a contributing property to the South End–Groesbeckville Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. ()

Built: 1761 (263 years ago)Coordinates: 42°38'29"N, 73°45'35"W

Address

32 Catherine StSouth EndAlbany 12202-1605 United States

Contact

+1 518-434-0834

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Day trips

Schuyler Mansion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Times Union Center, The Egg Building, New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial, New York State Museum.

0.5 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Times Union Center, Albany
14 min walk • The Times Union Center stands as a bustling hub of entertainment and sports in the heart of Albany, New York. This indoor arena, with its capacity to accommodate up to 17,500 spectators, has been a landmark of the city since its opening in 1990.
0.6 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
The Egg Building, Albany
17 min walk • The Egg is a performing arts venue in Albany, New York. Named for its shape, the building was designed by Harrison & Abramovitz as part of the Empire State Plaza project, and built between 1966 and 1978. It is located in the northeast corner of the Plaza.
0.7 miN
Monuments and statues
New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial, Albany
17 min walk • The New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Albany, New York is dedicated to the New York firefighters who have died in the line of duty. Governor of New York George Pataki officially dedicated the memorial on October 5, 1998. It features a 54-foot by 15-foot gray granite wall, with 2,312 names permanently etched into the stone.
0.5 miN
State story told through exhibits and art
New York State Museum, Albany
13 min walk • The New York State Museum is a research-backed institution in Albany, New York, United States. It is located on Madison Avenue, attached to the south side of the Empire State Plaza, facing onto the plaza and towards the New York State Capitol.
0.6 miN
Skyscraper
Empire State Plaza, Albany
15 min walk • The Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza is a complex of several state government buildings in downtown Albany, New York. The complex was built between 1965 and 1976 at an estimated total cost of $2 billion.
0.4 miN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Architecture
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Albany
12 min walk • The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a Roman Catholic church near the Mansion District in Albany, New York, United States. Built in the period of the 1848-1852, it is the mother church of the Diocese of Albany. In 1976 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.5 miN
Skyscraper, Architecture, Observation decks and towers
Erastus Corning Tower, Albany
14 min walk • The Erastus Corning Tower, also known as the Mayor Erastus Corning 2nd Tower or simply the Corning Tower, is a skyscraper located in downtown Albany, New York.
0.7 miSE
Museum, History museum
Crailo State Historic Site, Albany
18 min walk • The Crailo State Historic Site is a historic, fortified brick manor house in Rensselaer, New York which was built in 1707. The word Crailo is derived from kraaien bos and refers to Kiliaen van Rensselaer's estate in Huizen, Holland, which is also named "Crailo". Fort Crailo is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.5 miSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Historic Cherry Hill, Albany
13 min walk • Cherry Hill is a historic house located on South Pearl Street in Albany, New York, United States. It is a timber frame structure dating to the late 18th century. In 1971 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, one of the first properties in the city to receive that designation.
0.9 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Capital Repertory Theatre, Albany
24 min walk • Capital Repertory Theatre is a 309-seat professional regional theatre in Albany, New York. Capital Rep is the only theatre in the Capital District in the League of Resident Theatres.
0.9 miNE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Albany Center Gallery, Albany
24 min walk • Albany Center Gallery is a nonprofit art space located in downtown Albany, New York. Supported by city, state, corporate and foundation funds, as well as fundraisers, individual donations and memberships, the Gallery is dedicated to the exhibition of regional artists within a...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Schuyler Mansion open?

Schuyler Mansion is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Schuyler Mansion?

Nearby attractions include South End–Groesbeckville Historic District, Albany (4 min walk), Mansion Historic District, Albany (8 min walk), Pastures, Albany (10 min walk), Grand Street Community Arts, Albany (10 min walk).

How to get to Schuyler Mansion by public transport?

The nearest stations to Schuyler Mansion:

Bus

Albany Bus Terminal • Lines: 905 (14 min walk)
Madison Ave & Empire State Plaza • Lines: 224, 540 (14 min walk)

Train

Albany-Rensselaer (24 min walk)