Follow a knowledgeable and friendly guide through Thomas Cole’s 1815 home and charming Old Studio and hear the remarkable stories about the artist’s life and career. Learn more.

Hear the story of how Thomas Cole began this country’s first major art movement, now known as the Hudson River School. Watch film.

In Thomas Cole’s Old Studio are his original paint brushes, pencil case, tools for grinding and mixing paints, sketching chair and two giant easels. Learn more.

In front of the 1815 Main House is a perennial garden that features many varieties that were observed in letters and newspaper accounts of the Coles’ garden.

The museum shop is housed in the 1839 building that was used as a storehouse for the farm operations on the property. Today it is stocked with unique gifts and books about art and the Hudson Valley region, as well as our own publications. Learn more.

On select Sunday afternoons you can catch  lectures by some of the most knowledgeble scholars and professors of American art and history. Learn more.

Join one of our guided walks, ranging from easy to moderate, or visit our trail website to see maps and directions to the 17 spots in the Hudson Valley where the famous views can be seen. Learn more.

Visitors of all ages enjoy the sweeping view of the Great Northern Catskills and comparing it with images of Cole’s paintings of the same view.

On opening day in May, Community Day in September, and at other events during the year, enjoy live music, refreshments, art projects  for kids and more. Learn more.