The Hyde Collection offers the community numerous opportunities to experience the world of art.

Check out these exciting programs designed just for you - and see how you can get involved in all of the excitement going on here at The Hyde.

ART A LA CARTE - The First Wednesday of Every Month!
This exciting program allows adults to learn about the history of art by exploring the permanent collection.  Bring a bag lunch and an appetite for art!  Each session is held in the Louis P. Brown Studio from 11:50AM to 1PM.  This adult program is offered FREE for returning and new docents/hostesses; $3 for Hyde members; $5 for not-yet members.  Call to register each month - 518-792-1761, ext. 27.

FAMILY DISCOVERY DAY - The Last Sunday of Every Month!
A special Discovery Day will be held on the last Sunday of each month from 1to 3PM at the Museum. Discovery Day is designed with the whole family in mind, and includes a self-guided tour with a hands-on art activity in the Louis P. Brown Art Studio. By encouraging monthly visits, this program offers a new theme or "Discovery" each time children and their families visit. There is always something new to see and learn at The Hyde! DISCOVER THE HYDE WITH GUS (click here).

ARTFULL AFTERNOONS
A Drop-in program each Wednesday throughout the school year for children ages 3-12 with adult chaperone. Each week children are invited to visit The Hyde Collection to learn about a specific artist and work of art from the Museum's permanent collection. Children will explore a variety of atistic mediums as they create their own Hyde-inspired masterpiece. FREE and open to the public. Sponsored by Stewart's Shops.

For a complete listing of upcoming programs/dates/times, visit the Events and Programming section of this web site.