Thomas Cole National Historic Site

Category: History museum

Address: 218 Spring St, Catskill, NY 12414, USA

Phone: +15189437465

Opening hours

Sunday: 9:45AM–5PM

Monday: 9:45AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9:45AM–5PM

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 9:45AM–5PM

Friday: 9:45AM–5PM

Saturday: 9:45AM–5PM

Reviews

Zachary Stafford

Sep 17, 2022

We went to MASS MoCA and saw the exhibit of beautiful art by Marc Swanson so that was our introduction to Thomas Cole. Honestly hasn’t heard of either artists but so glad we looked up Thomas Cole and came to the house mainly to see Marc Swanson. Very interesting life that was very short. The tour was lovely but I would have loved hearing a more solid connection and background about why it makes sense to have Marc Swanson at Thomas Cole - in case you don’t get it yourself, my understanding is that both artists are keenly aware of the influence humans are having on the landscape. Nicely interactive display with letters you can read. Overall brought the whole house to life.

Traverse Burnett

Aug 17, 2022

A fantastic museum for lovers of landscape art and historic houses. Highly recommended.

William Simcoe

Aug 11, 2022

Beware. If you want to see the house, please make reservations ahead of time

Michael Lindquist

Aug 9, 2022

Very informative guided tour. Learned a lot about Cole's art in the context of his life and times. And from the front porch you can see a view he painted many times.

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Questions & Answers

If I purchase tickets at the Thomas Cole website for the Cross Pollination exhibition, do they also permit admission to Olana? Are some of the Heade paintings on display at both sites? Deke Spierling

Deke Spierling | Sep 18, 2021
Thomas Cole National Historic Site | Sep 18, 2021

Thank you for your interest in the "Cross Pollination" exhibition! Admission to the Thomas Cole Site does not give you admission to Olana; you will need to book separate tickets from their website. Paintings by Martin Johnson Heade in the "Cross Pollination" exhibition are on view at both the Thomas Cole Site and Olana, including "The Gems of Brazil." You can explore Cross Pollination ticket options at hudsonriverskywalk.org/crosspollination.

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I am planning to visit May 7, 2021. Is the interior of the buildings open? Do I need reservations?

Kathy Brennan | Sep 18, 2021
Thomas Cole National Historic Site | Sep 18, 2021

Thank you for your interest in visiting the Thomas Cole National Historic Site! Right now, advance reservations for Outdoor Guided Tours can be found at https://thomascole.org/purchase-your-ticket-ahead-of-time/ . This experience includes access to Thomas Cole's Old Studio, which is located in the same building as the Visitor's Center. Access to the Main House and New Studio will be available in June, along with the collaborative exhibition "Cross Pollination"!

Are people allowed to walk here for free? Is there parking?

Daniel Perez | Sep 18, 2021
Thomas Cole National Historic Site | Sep 18, 2021

Our grounds are open daily for free from dawn to dusk! You can park your car for free in the adjacent lot that we share with our neighbors, Temple Israel.

Any progress on the elevator for wheelchair accessibility to the Main House?

Joanne Moser | Sep 18, 2020
Thomas Cole National Historic Site | Sep 18, 2021

The installation of the elevator in the Main House is underway and nearly complete! The Visitor Center, Old Studio, and New Studio buildings are all handicap accessible. The paths within the historic grounds are gravel.

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Is the museum wheelchair accessible ? Best, Evelyn Tompkins

Evelyn Tompkins | Sep 18, 2020
Thomas Cole National Historic Site | Sep 18, 2020

Hi Evelyn, Thank you for your interest in the site! The Visitor Center, Thomas Cole's Old Studio, and the New Studio buildings are all wheel chair accessible. The Main House is currently not wheel chair accessible. We are in the planning phases of installing an elevator in the Main House. You can find more information about accessibility here: https://thomascole.org/accessibility/. Thank you!

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What are the prices

Sarah Cohn | Sep 19, 2019
Sharon Rumley | Sep 19, 2019

Was there in July and the process were very reasonable and if under 16 free.

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May I use my Senior Pass and if so how many people does it admit? Also, can you do a self guided tour any time, the house is open?

Susan Wuerslin | Sep 19, 2019
Matthew Ninfo | Sep 19, 2019

Don't know anything about the Senior Pass but I'm sure the only way to see the house is with the guided tour which is well worth it. The docents are fascinating and you will miss a lot of very interesting information if you don't do the tour.

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Are there any oil paintings by either Douglas or Eugene noble at this museum?

Laura Fowler | Sep 19, 2019
Thomas Cole National Historic Site | Sep 19, 2019

Dear Laura, I am afraid there are not. Thank you for your inquiry. Best, TCNHS

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