Directions, Hours & Admission

Come Visit the
Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center!

Discover the amazing Albany Pine Bush! This fascinating ecosystem is one of just 20 inland pine barren environments in the world. The Discovery Center transforms this globally unique destination into an exciting adventure where learning comes naturally through hands-on activities.

As the gateway to the Pine Bush, the Discovery Center introduces you to everything that makes the Preserve rare and adventurous. You can touch a snake skin, make a sand dune, plan a prescribed fire, learn how to help the environment and much more!

HOURS OF OPERATION:
Tuesday-Friday: 9AM-4PM
Saturday and Sunday: 10AM-4PM

Admission is free and the Center is open year-round.
Closed Mondays and the following holidays:
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years

The Discovery Center is a universally accessible building. Assistive listening devices are available at the reception desk.

DIRECTIONS TO APB DISCOVERY CENTER: From I-87 take exit 2W (Rt 5 West, Central Avenue). Follow Rt 5 for about 2 miles then turn left onto Rt155 (New Karner Rd). Continue on Rt155 for about 1.2 miles . The Discovery Center is located on the left at 195 New Karner Road.

FOR MORE DISCOVERY CENTER INFORMATION
Please call 518-456-0655 & press 1

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