Things to See and Do


See exhibitions of iconic 19th-century paintings

Critically-acclaimed special exhibitions of American landscape paintings.

EXHIBITIONS

Discover Contemporary Art in Conversation with Cole

Our annual exhibition series “OPEN HOUSE: Contemporary Art in Conversation with Cole” features artist-driven installations of contemporary art throughout the historic house and grounds.

EXHIBITIONS

Immerse Yourself in Digital Experiences

Digital storytelling installations infuse the historic spaces with Thomas Cole’s art and writing. Don’t miss the private letters between Thomas Cole and Maria Bartow, the woman who married him.

DIGITAL EXPERIENCES

General Admission

Explore the historic buildings, grounds, and exhibitions.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Experience Cole’s Studio Space

Thomas Cole painted some of his greatest works in the 1839 Old Studio that houses his original paint brushes and giant easels.

OLD STUDIO

Visit the Gift Shop in the 1839 Storehouse

The gift shop offers a curated selection on speciality publications, custom merchandise, and curated items for kids, artists, nature-lovers, readers, travelers, and more.

SHOP

Take a Stroll in the Garden

In front of the 1815 Main House is a perennial garden that features plants and flowers that were observed in letters and newspaper accounts of the Cole Family Garden.

GARDEN & GROUNDS

Enjoy the View from the Main House Porch

Take in the sweeping view of the Catskill Mountains from the Main House porch. This is the view that Thomas Cole painted more than any other subject.

Visit the Place that Inspired the Painting

Maps and directions to the places in nature that Thomas Cole and his fellow Hudson River School artists painted.

HUDSON RIVER SCHOOL ART TRAIL

Learn from Leading Thinkers

Talks with leading scholars from across the country on American art and landscape.

EVENTS

VIDEO ARCHIVE 

Arrange a School Visit

We use Thomas Cole’s art and writing and creative activites to teach curriculum themes.

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Attend a Special Event

Celebrate exhibition openings, art festivals, and parties.

EVENTS 

Charge Your Electric Vehicle

Find out more about our greening initiative.

GREENING

Supported by New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

 

Photographers: 1, 5, 6 & 9: Zio & Sons | 2 & 7: © Peter Aaron/OTTO |  3 & 4: Jennifer Morse | 8: Vincent M. Picone

rootThings to See and Do