Ticket Schedule Through December 2024
Access to special exhibitions is included with all tickets.
Additional tickets for December will be posted in November 2024.
- Wednesday–Sunday from 10am to 5pm Last entry 4pm
- Self-guided access to all three buildings and special exhibitions
Deep Dive Tour of the Historic Interiors (guided tour):
- Wednesday–Saturday at 10am and 2pm
- Includes self-guided access to all three buildings and special exhibitions before and after the tour
Women’s History of the Thomas Cole Site (guided tour):
- Sundays at 10am
- Includes self-guided access to all three buildings and special exhibitions before and after the tour
Black Labor & Legacy at the Historic Property (guided tour):
- Sundays at 2pm
- Includes self-guided access to all three buildings and special exhibitions before and after the tour
Staff Picks:
- Thursdays & Sundays at 12 pm
- Join our Museum Guides and Cole Fellows to discuss new research, the Site’s collections, behind-the-scenes of our special exhibitions, and more
- Included with General Admission tickets
- Friday–Sunday from 11am to 4pm Last entry 3pm
- Self-guided access to the historic interiors and Alan Michelson: Prophetstown
Deep Dive Tour of the Historic Interiors (guided tour):
- Saturday & Sunday at 11am and 2pm
- Includes self-guided access to the historic interiors and Alan Michelson: Prophetstown before and after the tour
Deep Dive Tour of the Historic Interiors (guided tour):
- Saturday & Sunday on the hour from 11 am–2 pm
- Through December 15
Tickets Coming Soon
- Wednesday–Friday
- By advance appointment only
Ticket Prices
October General Admission Prices:
$22 Adults 16+
$20 Seniors 62+, Students with student ID, and Military/Veterans with ID
$14 K-12 Teachers with teacher ID
Free Thomas Cole Site Members, Children 15 & under, Food Stamps (SNAP/EBT) cardholders, and Museum Employees with museum ID
October Guided Tour Prices:
$24 Adults 16+
$22 Seniors 62+, Students with student ID, and Military/Veterans with ID
$16 K-12 Teachers with teacher ID
Free Thomas Cole Site Members, Children 15 & under, Food Stamps (SNAP/EBT) cardholders, and Museum Employees with museum ID
November General Admission Prices:
$18 Adults 16+
$16 Seniors 62+, Students with student ID, and Military/Veterans with ID
$10 K-12 Teachers with teacher ID
Free Thomas Cole Site Members, Children 15 & under, Food Stamps (SNAP/EBT) cardholders, and Museum Employees with museum ID
November Guided Tour Prices:
$20 Adults 16+
$18 Seniors 62+, Students with student ID, and Military/Veterans with ID
$12 K-12 Teachers with teacher ID
Free Thomas Cole Site Members, Children 15 & under, Food Stamps (SNAP/EBT) cardholders, and Museum Employees with museum ID
December 7–15 Guided Tour Prices:
$18 Adults 16+
$16 Seniors 62+, Students with student ID, and Military/Veterans with ID
$10 K-12 Teachers with teacher ID
Free Thomas Cole Site Members, Children 15 & under, Food Stamps (SNAP/EBT) cardholders, and Museum Employees with museum ID
Group Visits
Information on Group Visits can be found here.
Information on School Group Visits can be found here.
Programs & Exhibitions
Information on programs and events can be found here.
Before You Arrive
Watch
We recommend this short film as a first step for visitors planning a trip to the Thomas Cole National Historic Site.
Read
Thomas Cole’s Story, which children and their families can flip through and enjoy together, was created to show kids that historic characters like Thomas Cole were real people with exciting stories to tell.
Explore
Virtually explore the 1815 Main House and 1839 Storehouse Studio, where the artist Thomas Cole lived and worked from 1836 until his death in 1848. Also explore with the free web version of our site guide book.
Browse
Familiarize yourself with our online Collection Highlights, a selection from over six hundred objects and two research archives. Many collection items are on view throughout the Cole Site interiors, in historic rooms, as well as within the rotating exhibition Mind Upon Nature: Thomas Cole’s Creative Process.
Face masks are optional in all interior spaces at the Thomas Cole National Historic Site. If you or a member of your household does not feel well, please stay home and reschedule your visit for another time.
Pets are welcome on the grounds, though they must be leashed during our open hours and may not be left unattended at any time. Pets may not enter the buildings or go onto the porch of the Main House. Service animals are welcome. Please read our animal policy.
All guests are welcome to take photographs of the historic spaces, galleries, and grounds, using handheld still or video cameras, for personal use only. We ask that you do not use flash photography, and please leave bulky camera equipment at home. Learn more about our photography policies.
Accessibility
The first floor of the Main House can be accessed by a wheelchair lift to bypass the 11 steps leading to the first-floor porch. Access to the second floor and ground floor of the Main House requires using flights of stairs. The 1839 Storehouse Studio, Shop, and 1846 New Studio are all wheelchair accessible. The parking lot is standard asphalt and includes a number of handicap spaces. The walking paths are loose gravel.
More information about Accessibility at the Thomas Cole National Historic Site can be found here.
We’re Here to Help
If you have questions about tickets and visiting the site, please email tickets@thomascole.org. You can also leave us a message at 518-943-7465 ext. 122 and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. For time-sensitive questions, please email us.
If you have any other questions, please email info@thomascole.org.