Thomas Cole & Historic Household Guided Tour
All ages • 45–60 minutes
Overview
Activity details
Explore the home of American artist and early environmentalist Thomas Cole (1801-1848) with a Museum Guide. See original Hudson River School paintings, experience the artist's interior design of his home, and discover immersive digital experiences.
What's included
February–April:
- Guided tour of the Main House and Storehouse Studio
- Access to the grounds and gardens
May:
- Guided tour of the Main House and Storehouse Studio
- Self-guided access to the 1846 New Studio exhibition gallery
- Access to to the special exhibitions on view
- Access to the grounds and gardens
November & December:
- Guided tour of the Main House and Storehouse Studio, including access to to the special exhibitions on view
- Access to the grounds and gardens
What's not included
- Access to special events and programming is separate admission. See a schedule and get tickets on our website.
Additional information
Check-in details
Please arrive ten to fifteen minutes before your tour begins at the Cole Center. We will do our best to accommodate late arrivals in the next time slot, but cannot guarantee availability.
Special requirements
- All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Restrictions
Accessibility: The first floor of the Main House is wheelchair accessible by an elevator lift to bypass the 11 steps leading up to the first-floor porch. The second floor of the Main House is only accessed by two flights of stairs. The Cole Center, Storehouse, and 1846 New Studio are all wheelchair accessible. The parking lot is asphalt and includes a number of accessible spaces. The walking paths are loose gravel.
Animal Policy: Pets are welcome on the grounds, though they must be leashed during our open hours and may not be left unattended at any time. Pets may not enter the buildings or go onto the porch of the Main House. Service animals are welcome.
If you need to discuss accessibility concerns or have any questions about our animal policy, please email us at info@thomascole.org.
Extras
- Enhance your visit with our free digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the arts and cultural app created by Bloomberg Philanthropies.
- A wheelchair is available upon request in the Cole Center for on-site use on a first come, first served basis.
Disclaimers
We will try to accommodate late arrivals in the next time slot, but cannot guarantee availability.
FAQs
For questions, please email us at tickets@thomascole.org (preferred) or call us at 518-943-7465 ext. 122.
Cancellations
Refunds are available for bookings cancelled up to 24 hours in advance.
Rebooking your tour is an option up to 1 hour before the tour start time.
Please email tickets@thomascole.org with your booking change requests.