WE ARE OPEN
The Thomas Cole National Historic Site remains open during government shutdowns. Though the site is an affiliate of the National Park System, the organization operates as an independent nonprofit. We look forward to welcoming you during our standard general operating hours!
ANNIVERSARY
COLE 200
This year marks the 200th Anniversary of Thomas Cole’s first trip to Catskill, New York (1825-2025), which changed the course of American Art. The paintings he made of the Hudson River Valley and Catskill Mountains launched not only his career, but the major art movement of the United States known as the Hudson River School of American landscape painting.
MAKING ART
Painting Trees
See a student art exhibition inspired by Thomas Cole and make your own painting in the historic Storehouse building.
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
Give the Gift of Membership
Giving a membership is a great way to support this national treasure while also sharing your love of art and nature with someone who matters to you.
Your New Arrival to the Historic Site
Introducing the Cole Center, a new purpose-built stand-alone visitor center, the first cultural building by Architectural Digest’s AD100 designer Stephen Shadley.
The building reorients visitors’ arrival to the site, embraces the Catskill Mountains, and references Thomas Cole’s 19th-century architectural designs.
Thomas Cole
Thomas Cole (1801-1848) was an American artist and early environmentalist. He was the founder of the influential art movement known today as the Hudson River School of American landscape painting.
Visit Cole’s historic home and studios in the landscape that inspired it all.
About
Who We AreThings to See and Do
Explore Thomas Cole’s historic home, studios, and grounds, hike to one of the places in nature that he painted, see major exhibitions of 19th-century and contemporary art, browse the gift shop, take in a lecture, or celebrate at one of our special events. Learn about all there is to see and do here.
Learn About the Catskills and Hudson Valley
The Thomas Cole National Historic Site is situated between the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains, and is surrounded by cultural and scenic attractions in an area known for its history and its beauty.