Schuyler Mansion
Museum 18th-century mansion museum, home of General Schuyler
An 18th-century Georgian mansion in Albany, former home of General Philip Schuyler; visitors tour restored rooms, gardens, and exhibits on Revolutionary War-era New York.
Schuyler Mansion is an 18th-century mansion and historic house museum in Albany, New York, built between 1761 and 1763 as the city home of Philip Schuyler. It is an intact example of Georgian architecture associated with a major Revolutionary War figure.
- Hamilton connection: House of Revolutionary War general Philip Schuyler and closely connected to Alexander Hamilton through Schuyler family marriage ties.
- House museum: Operated as a historic house museum by New York State with guided tours interpreting 18th-century domestic life and Revolutionary-era history.
How to Get to Schuyler Mansion #
Schuyler Mansion is a short walk from downtown Albany, near Washington Park. From Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station it is a short taxi or bus ride; local parking and transit options exist around the state capitol area.
Tips for Visiting Schuyler Mansion #
- Take a guided tour to hear stories about Philip Schuyler and Revolutionary-era Albany; check tour times in advance.
- Visit late morning when interpretive staff are typically on site and to pair the visit with Albany's nearby Washington Park and state capitol.
Best Time to Visit Schuyler Mansion #
Best visited May-September for regular guided tours and garden displays.
Weather & Climate near Schuyler Mansion #
Schuyler Mansion's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (969 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 98 mm of rain.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).
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