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 at a Glance#
Address: Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, 32 Catherine St, Albany, NY 12202, United States
Website: https://parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/33/details.aspx
Hours: Seasonal tours and hours; typically open for guided tours spring-fall (check state site for current schedule)
Admission: Adult admission usually free (managed as a state historic site); check New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation for current fees for tours
About Schuyler Mansion#
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -10° - 0° | -10° | 63 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -9° - 2° | -8° | 55 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -3° - 8° | -1° | 74 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 3° - 15° | 7° | 81 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 9° - 22° | 15° | 95 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 14° - 27° | 20° | 98 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 16° - 29° | 23° | 96 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 15° - 28° | 22° | 95 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 11° - 23° | 17° | 84 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 4° - 17° | 11° | 80 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 0° - 10° | 2° | 81 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -6° - 3° | -6° | 67 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
