In fact, a section of downtown has received an impressive collection of art galleries and boutique shops. Their research library is open, at no charge, to the public. Located in the lower level of the building, the visitor's center contains many displays with information on the Troy, Albany, Cohoes area, including industrial artifacts. There is an impressive slide show on the region, utilizing multiple slide projectors. The visitor's center has many brochures covering local points of interest.
Admission is free.
You may also enter the center for from Riverfront Park. The music hall, which opened in 1875, is built over the Troy Savings Bank. The lower floor consists of the bank, and the rest of the building is dedicated to the hall. Known for its near-perfect acoustics, it seats more than 1,000 people and has two balconies. Several music groups record in the hall.