Ten Broeck Mansion Holiday House 2026: Special Tours

Enjoy a holiday themed tour of Ten Broeck Mansion, exploring holiday traditions in 1776 and 1876. Experience the Magic of Ten Broeck Mansion This Holiday Season! Join us for an enchanting journey through history, exploring the history of holiday celebrations in Albany at Ten Broeck Mansion. Explore holiday traditions in 1776 at the birth of the United States and 1876 at the first Centennial. Learn about the evolution of holiday celebrations in the first 100 years of our nation, and the Capital Region's special role in the development of holiday traditions. Dates: Thursdays and Fridays, December 3 - December 18 Location: Ten Broeck Mansion, Albany, NY Parking: Free off-street parking - please use GPS address 136 Livingston Avenue Event Highlights: 🎄 Holiday Decor: Marvel at the Ten Broeck Mansion beautifully decorated for the holiday season, inspired by the past. 🍪 Historic Insights: Learn fascinating facts, like how the first published cookie recipe in North America came from a cook in a Dutch household in Albany. (Copies of her historic book are for sale in our museum shop!) 🎶 Tour Historic Spaces: Explore areas used for entertaining, music, and food preparation, all decked out for the holidays. 🕰️ 50-Minute Tour: Enjoyed by adults, but also perfect for families. Includes free children's guides: "Indoor Forest" for younger kids and "Round the World" for middle schoolers. Plus, a free ornament kit for children! 📅 Advance Reservations: Highly recommended, as spaces are limited. Ticket Prices: $10 for adults, free for children and ACHA members. ACHA Membership: Please renew your membership to continue supporting our mission. Private Tours: Book a private Holiday House tour for your group or club (groups of 8 or more). Perfect for special holiday events at your workplace! Contact us for more information. Weather Cancellations: Tours may be canceled due to severe weather. We will strive to reschedule or offer extended hours, though we cannot guarantee a new time slot for every visitor. Thank you for understanding. Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or call 518-436-9826. Shop Local: Visit our indoor shop for hand-made wreaths, ornaments, vintage tea cups/china, books, and locally-made artisanal goods. Museum Shop Hours: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, noon-3 pm. Museum shop free, no reservations required. Please note: at this time, the ACHA does not have a public restroom. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. 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 public restroom. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. • 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.