Government Buildings

Monday

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

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“Architectural Marvels of Capital Regions”

Sept 2022

This is the place we got married at. The service was super efficient and super quick. The exterior of the building makes a great photo backdrop especially during Fall season

“Dinged.”

July 2022

Had breakfast at a nice restaurant on Madison. Loaded the meter with more money than needed we were sure. Got dinged anyway. There was no ticket anywhere on the vehicle. Two weeks later we get a delinquent parking notice for $65.00. We don’t need to eat in Albany anymore.

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Menands, NY610 contributions

Is this actually an attraction?

Jan 2012 • Solo

I've been there to pay parking fines and to register my dog, but I was unaware Albany City Hall was a tourist attraction. I will say that they did a fine job collecting my money and were very prompt in depositing my checks. Hence, the three stars.

Written 5 March 2012

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jager1007

Albany, NY11 contributions

Hard to locate

Oct 2017

There are no numbers on the outside of these buildings on Eagle Street so if you have to do any business at City Hall it does make it difficult if you're not familiar with the area .

Written 12 November 2017

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MJ

Albany, NY137 contributions

beautiful interior

Aug 2016 • Friends

I love the interior of this building. Reminds me of the ghostbusters movie. you can definitely see the old world inside this building. They have this super cool wooden elevator that still works.

Written 7 March 2017

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Dinged.

July 2022 • Couples

Had breakfast at a nice restaurant on Madison. Loaded the meter with more money than needed we were sure. Got dinged anyway. There was no ticket anywhere on the vehicle. Two weeks later we get a delinquent parking notice for $65.00. We don’t need to eat in Albany anymore.

Written 19 August 2022

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David_J_Spellman

Albany, NY169 contributions

Seat of Albany government...but I think back to the Corning days

Feb 2017 • Friends

A working museum as it were, not as much to see really. But I think of all the deals made here during the 50 years of the O'Connell machine.

Written 1 March 2017

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sak082017

Albany, NY1 contribution

A Dog's Day

Dec 2016

Needed to go to City Hall for a Dog's License. Everything worked out perfectly, immediately found parking , and was in and out in 15 minutes.

Written 14 February 2017

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Ameena M

New York292 contributions

Albany City Hall

Sept 2016

Cool place
Open area for sightseeing
Nice meeting place
It was beautiful to see it
Near the other monuments

Written 7 September 2016

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Tel Aviv, Israel18 contributions

A real Jam - worth a detour

Oct 2015 • Family

There are not many things to see in Albany but the City Hall is a building that is woths a detour. A splendid staircade, wonderful court rooms and a very intersting and unique architecture. If you are somewhere near, go and see it.

Written 23 August 2016

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sparky268

Childers, Australia346 contributions

Worth a visit when in the downtown area.

June 2016 • Family

Combine this with a visit to downtown as it will only take a short while to visit. The architecture is beautiful, each floor has some art to view ( ie paintings).

Written 15 July 2016

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jjctraveler

Chesterfield, MO3,926 contributions

Architectural Masterpiece

Aug 2015 • Solo

If you are in Albany, be sure to at least look at the outside of City Hall. It represents H.H. Richardson at his best in his Richardson Romanesque style with various colors of granite around the arched entrance and the stunning bell tower. Inside is rather plain and you have to pass through security, so only real architecture nerds would appreciate it. Richardson used most of his energy (and Albany’s money) on the outside. The inside has more in common with the Allegheny County Court House in Pittsburgh with an open light court in the middle (just a much smaller version). There are a few paintings and murals, but it is not nearly as elaborate as the state capitol across the street.

Written 26 September 2015

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