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Albany Museum of Art presents $25.1M project plan and seeks city support to spark downtown revival

City of Albany Commission · August 27, 2025
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Museum representatives presented an updated MOU and a $25.1 million budget for relocating and expanding the Albany Museum of Art downtown, with a $4 million city commitment and a projected $8 million bridge loan; presenters said construction could start once funding is complete and the museum could open by 2028.

Representatives of the Albany Museum of Art (AMA) presented the commission with an update on the downtown museum relocation and the Memorandum of Understanding that frames the city’s $4 million contribution. The presenters described the museum as an economic engine and provided an updated funding stack and timeline.

The presenters said the project’s total budget is $25.1 million. The funding stack described in the presentation included $10 million in historic tax credits (reported as secured), the $4 million city…

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