Membership
Become a member to provide critical support for free programming for school groups and community members in need, all while enjoying unlimited free admission, exhibition previews, opening events, and more.
Our members help make possible free admission for local school groups and food stamp recipients, and keep nearly all our digital programming free for broad audiences.
Scroll down to reserve your membership online, gift a membership to a friend or family member, or email jgoon@thomascole.org to set up a time to speak by phone. Thank you for making all of our work possible.
Join the Community
Read about our membership levels and scroll down to support the Thomas Cole National Historic Site.
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.
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 place 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
Photo by Zio & Sons