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The Old Jail Art Center — Attraction in Albany

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The Old Jail Art Center is an art and regional history museum in Albany, Texas. It is housed in a former jail that was completed in 1878. After being replaced by a new jail in 1929, the old jail building was saved from demolition by local author and playwright Robert E. Nail Jr. in 1940.
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517 US-180, Albany, TX 76430
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Hereford Motel
557 WEST US-180, Albany, TX 76430
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The Old Jail Art Center

201 S 2nd St, Albany, TX 76430
4.7(58)
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The Old Jail Art Center is an art and regional history museum in Albany, Texas. It is housed in a former jail that was completed in 1878. After being replaced by a new jail in 1929, the old jail building was saved from demolition by local author and playwright Robert E. Nail Jr. in 1940.

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(325) 762-2269
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theojac.org

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4.7
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5y

I absolutely love this place, especially the library. I'm a huge fan of Albany to begin with and have been through it many many times in my 58 years on earth. My mother's family is from Haskell County, and I've been stopping in Albany for years because there have always been good milkshakes and clean bathrooms. I stop in Albany every time I come through. This time it was a couple of milk shakes, a new Case knife, and a water cup from the Old Jail.

The Old Jail is the prize of the town (from a visitor's perspective). If I could give it six stars I would. The exhibits are solid, and that art library is absolutely fabulous to have in a...

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6y

The Old Jail Art Center is amazing. I took my niece and great nephew from Kansas to visit the Old Jail and we were in awe of the art and history in there. When we walked in we were greeted by Susan Montgomery who is super sweet and very knowledgeable of the art and museum as a whole. I have lived in Albany my whole life and it has been several years since I visited the Old Jail but I highly recommend going and taking your time and enjoying what this awesome little museum has to offer. Thank you Susan for answering all of our questions and being so sweet to me and my family. We will definitely...

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4y

One of the hidden gems Art Museums in Texas! A must "stop" when you are visiting or passing through Albany. You will be amazed at the extensive range of art in their permanent collection as well as current art displays. Additionally, OJAC offers fantastic teacher workshops & off site art programs on the road to many...

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Raymond TaylorRaymond Taylor
Very well executed. Nice walk through, with some nice art. It felt a little bare during our walk through, but still worth a stop. Good videos on the history of the area.
CharlieCharlie
After a 35 year long relationship, I can say without doubt and with personal experience, the Old Jail Art Center is a world class accredited museum.
Melody LynchMelody Lynch
Truly enjoyed strolling through this cute little place! Tons of cool art, inside and outside! Check out the event schedule on the website!
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Very well executed. Nice walk through, with some nice art. It felt a little bare during our walk through, but still worth a stop. Good videos on the history of the area.
Raymond Taylor

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Truly enjoyed strolling through this cute little place! Tons of cool art, inside and outside! Check out the event schedule on the website!
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