Group Visits are available at 10am & 3pm, Wednesday-Sunday starting May-November.

Upon arrival, your group will be welcomed and oriented by a knowledgeable member of the Education staff. Enjoy an exclusive guided tour of the historic interiors, artists’ home, and studios. Deep-dive into the history of Thomas Cole and the historic household, engage with original paintings and special exhibitions, and experience the historic landscape on a walking tour of the Site’s grounds and gardens. Groups may enjoy self-guided access to the buildings and grounds following the tour.

Regular Group Rates: $25 per person (May through September); $27 per person (October peak season). Rates include our Guide Book publication at a discounted rate of $4 ($6 value). Discounts do not apply to the group rates.

College/University Group Rates: $16 per person. Discounts do not apply to the group rates.

Enjoy access to the Cole Center & Gift Shop for shopping and snacks, with a 10% off voucher for our drink + granola bar bundle item (one voucher per person).

Group Visits are available at 10am & 3pm, Wed-Sun in May-November. To request your visit, please click the button below or email us at education@thomascole.org.

Motor coach and bus drop off is located beside the 1846 New Studio building on Hudson Avenue, situated on the south side of our campus. We require that motor coaches do not park in our visitor lot that is shared with Temple Israel, as it is inaccessible for buses of that size. Motor coach and bus drivers should use the following directions.

• Turn off of Spring Street onto High Street
• Turn left at Woodland Avenue
• Make a final left onto Hudson Avenue
• Look for the THOMAS COLE SITE GROUP DROP-OFF sign and let passengers out beside the 1846 New Studio building
• We ask that buses do not remain parked on the residential street during their group visit. Please depart from Hudson Avenue and return for group pick-up.

Cars and passenger vans may park in our visitor parking lot.

Please arrive a half hour prior to your arrival time. Your tour guide(s) will meet you at the Cole Center shortly after your arrival time. If you are running late on the date of your visit, please call us at 518-943-7465 ext. 109. Our Group Tours are approximately 75 minutes. We recommend that you allow 2 hours for your entire visit so that you may enjoy remaining time to self-guide throughout the Site and visit our Cole Center & Shop.