Membership
Your membership gives you unlimited free admission to the museum and all rotating special exhibitions, invitations to special events, and more, all while providing critical support for free programming for local school groups and community members in need.
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.
Limited-Time Offer
Neighbor Discount (LIMITED-TIME OFFER)
In celebration of our local community, we are offering a 35% Neighbor Discount for members living in our zip code 12414. 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.
Business Membership
Do you own a business in the Hudson Valley and want exposure to 8,000 Instagram users and 6,200 Facebook users? Become a Business Member!
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.
To learn more about the benefits of being a Business Member and to sign up click here!
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 the Hudson River School of American landscape painting began. The generosity of the Kindred Spirits supports all aspects of the organization, including educational programming, scholarship, exhibitions, and preservation.
Benefits include exclusive curatorial tours 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
Thank you to all of our members!
Peter Aaron & Brooke Allen, Norman Abbott, Rhodes Adler & Annick de Bellefeuille, Iwona Aldomar-Jurczyk, Deborah Allen & Robert Hoch, Michael N. Altman, Janet I. Angelis, Carolynn F. Anklam, Dolfina & Tony Arloro, Mary Askin, Kathryn Atkins & Althea Church, Asli & Evren Ay, Melanie Baise, Susan Ball & John Brigham, Sarah Barker, Miranda Barry & Charlotte Sheedy, Ivy Barsky & Susan Weiss, Barbara Bartley, Eric W. & Katherine Baumgartner, Frederick W. & Candace Beinecke, Pamela Bentien, Dr. Ronald Berg, Alexander & Jessica Betke, Chip & Babs Bohl, Tari Bohnert, Daryl Boren, Palash Bosgang, Bethany Bowyer Khan, Jesse Bransford & Susan Aberth, Harlan Bratcher, May Brawley Hill, Frank W. Brice & Christine Brice, Matthew & Maria Brown, Jimmy & Micaela Bulich, Johanna Burke, Marion Burns, Jeanne Byers, Juan Carretero & Matthew Carey, Eliza P. Childs & Will Melton, Edward G. & Laura J. Cloke, Sarah D. Coffin & Thomas O’Connor, Noah Coleman, Dr. William L. 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