Ten Broeck Mansion — Attraction in City of Albany

Visiting the Ten Broeck Mansion in Albany was like stepping back in time! From the moment I stepped inside, I was blown away by the gorgeous architecture and the beautiful gardens surrounding the mansion. The attention to detail in the restoration is incredible, and it really shows off the elegance of the early 19th century.

The guided tour was the best part of my visit. Our knowledgeable guide told us all sorts of fascinating stories about the mansion’s history and the Ten Broeck family. I was especially impressed by the super cool period furnishings and the amazing craftsmanship everywhere. Each room was like a portal to a different era, and I loved learning about the mansion’s important role in Albany’s history.

The gardens were just as magical as the inside. Wandering through the lush greenery and colorful flowers was the perfect way to relax after the tour. It’s a great spot for taking pictures or just enjoying nature’s beauty.

Whether you’re a history buff, an architecture lover, or just looking for a fun day out, Ten Broeck Mansion is a must-see. I left feeling like I had a whole new appreciation for Albany’s history and a strong desire to go back. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to...

The Ten Broeck Museum is a wonderful historic mansion museum in Albany, NY. The mansion was built in 1797 by Abraham Ten Broeck and his wife Elizabeth Van Rensselaer. Ten Broeck was the first mayor of Albany and his wife was the only daughter of the powerful landowner/patroon Stephen Van Rensselaer. After Ten Broeck, the house was expanded by different owners and was donated as a museum in 1948. The mansion has several interesting rooms, nice views, and has a nice set of gardens. The tour experience here is wonderful. The tour gives a nice personal history of the different owners of the house. A history of the people who worked as servants or slaves is also presented. The history of each room is presented in an interesting fashion. Altogether, the tour covers three floors of the house. The Albany County Historical Association does a great job maintaining this historic site. Either before or after your tour be sure to check out the beautiful gardens that surround the mansion. It is best to book a tour online ahead of time. There is a free parking lot at the mansion. If in the Albany area put this on your list of...

Our visit was a step back into history. Fantastic mansion tour beginning with Lars and two other fantastic tour guides. So much information on the Albany mayor and Revolutionary War veteran Abraham Ten Broeck as well as the Haudeenosaunee land the mansion was built upon. We started earlier with a quick walk about of the grounds and came later for the tour. So thoughtfully presented, including the enslaved people and Mrs. Vosburgh, an important abolishonist and the house chatelain for the next inhabitants of the mansion. Wish I'd taken some pictures, but was so...