Membership

Your membership provides critical support for free programming for school groups and community members in need, and gives you unlimited free admission to the site and all rotating special exhibitions, invitations to special previews and events, and more.

Who We Are

Scroll down to reserve your membership online, gift a membership to a friend or family member, or get in touch with Paul at pstankus@thomascole.org. Thank you for making all of our achievements possible! 

Limited-Time Offer

Free Coffee for New Members (LIMITED-TIME OFFER)

In celebration of the new Cole Center opening, new and upgrading members will receive free coffee in the Cole Center throughout your one-year membership. All members visit free all the time, including access to all rotating special exhibitions.

Join the Community

Read about our membership levels and scroll down to support the Thomas Cole National Historic Site. Membership provides critical support to make possible free admission for local school groups, children and food stamp recipients.

The Gift of Membership

Did you know that an entire year of art and fun fits into a card? Give the gift of membership by selecting “Give as Gift” from the options below.

Core Membership Benefits

If you do not know your special discount code for any of the benefits listed above, you can get in touch with Paul at pstankus@thomascole.org.

Individual $50 • Dual $100

Members at the Individual and Dual levels enjoy the core benefits listed above.

Family $250

Core benefits for a group of up to (4) people, plus a Thomas Cole Historic Site select digital publication gift and (4) FREE guest passes.

Friend $500

Core benefits for a group of up to (6) people, plus free admission to all Thomas Cole public programs, and a total of (8) FREE guest passes.

Benefactor $1,000

Core benefits for a group of up to (8) people, plus three gift books, and a total of (12) FREE guest passes.

If you would like to become a Sustaining Member you can get in touch with Paul at pstankus@thomascole.org. Thank you for your important support!

Kindred Spirits

Asher B. Durand, “Kindred Spirits,” Oil on canvas, 1849, 44 x 36 in. Courtesy Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, AR.

The Kindred Spirits Society brings together enthusiasts of American art and landscape in support of this special place where this nation’s first art movement began. The generosity of the Kindred Spirits supports all aspects of the organization including educational programming, scholarship, exhibitions, and preservation.

Activities under normal operating conditions include exclusive curatorial tours of special exhibitions and private events with lecturers.

Annual dues start at $2,500 and all donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. For inquiries, please email jgreim@thomascole.org to set up a time to speak. We look forward to hearing from you.

Would you rather send us a check? You can! Please mail it to:

Thomas Cole Historic House
Attn: Membership Department
218 Spring Street
Catskill, NY 12414

Printable Membership Form
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