Ten Broeck Mansion Holiday House 2026: Walk-through Tours

Enjoy the shimmering lights, festive trees & bright garlands in the Ten Broeck Mansion for the holidays. Reserve your time in advance. Make this holiday memorable for you and your family! Join us for a richly immersive walk-through experience of the Ten Broeck Mansion, decorated for the holidays. Learn about the history of the Ten Broeck Mansion with a special holiday twist . Our docents will answer your questions about holidays in the past and the history of our community as you move through each thoughtfully decorated room. Free ornament kits and family friendly guides will be available for families. Plus, ample opportunity for special holiday photos inside and outside the Mansion! We recommend you reserve your timed admission tickets in advance as tour spaces are limited. Event Highlights: 🎄 Enchanting Holiday Decor: Step into a winter wonderland as you walk through the beautifully decorated Ten Broeck Mansion, perfect for the festive season. Enjoy displays of artisan-made textiles and crafts using historic techniques, celebrating holidays around the world. 🕰️ 25-Minute Walk-Through Guided Tours: Ideal for families. Each tour includes free children's guides: "Indoor Forest" exploration for younger kids and "Round the World" for middle schoolers. Plus, each child receives a free ornament kit! 🎁 Shop Local: Visit our porch shop and indoor museum shop for hand-made wreaths, ornaments, vintage tea cups, books, and locally-made artisanal goods. Museum Shop Hours: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays noon-3 from December 3 - December 20. Museum shop: free admission, no reservations required. Please note: at this time we do 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. Note: video is from 2024 Holiday House.