Cultural Education Center, Modern architecture building in Albany, United States
The Cultural Education Center is a modern twelve-story building on the south side of Empire State Plaza in Albany. The structure brings together several state institutions under one roof and provides space for museums, archives, and libraries.
Architect Wallace Harrison designed this building, which was constructed between 1976 and 1978 as part of the Empire State Plaza project. It arose during a period of urban renewal and was meant to modernize Albany's cultural and educational institutions.
The building houses important public collections, with the New York State Museum displaying artworks and historical objects, while other departments provide archives and books for researchers to explore.
The building is easily accessible from Empire State Plaza and offers several entrances for visitors. Parking is available nearby, and the interior spaces are straightforward to navigate for all visitors.
The building is part of a comprehensive urban planning project and faces directly toward the New York State Capitol, creating a symbolic connection between education and government power. This arrangement makes the plaza a center of Albany's institutional life.
Location: New York
Inception: 1978
Architects: Wallace Harrison
Architectural style: modern architecture
Floors above the ground: 12
GPS coordinates: 42.64830,-73.76180
Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:08
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