Free with Admission: Close Looking at Art

All ages • Third Thursdays of the month from May–Dec • Free with museum admission

by Thomas Cole National Historic Site· Catskill, NY
From$5
Group sizeMaximum 8 people

What to Expect

Discover works of art and objects from the Thomas Cole Site collections in the new Richard Sharp Gallery. Explore and discuss details, processes, colors, compositions, and more with a group led by museum staff in a guided close-looking session. Each 30-minute session focuses on a painting or objects on view in the gallery, with museum admission included with tickets.

All sessions take place on the second floor of the Main House, which is only accessible via flights of stairs.

Schedule:

  • August 20: Tower by Moonlight by Thomas Cole
  • September 17: Catskill Mountain Landscape by Thomas Cole and The Catskill Creek by Frederic Church
  • October 15: Hunters in a Landscape by Thomas Cole
  • November 19: Coming Soon
  • December 17: Coming Soon

Includes

Guided close-looking at artwork and collection items on view in the new Richard Sharp Gallery in the 1815 Main House
General Admission through 4 pm (May–October only)
45-minute guided tour (November–December only)

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 [email protected].

Duration

20–30 mins

Address

Thomas Cole National Historic Site

Pricing

Adult · Ages 18+$20
Senior · Ages 62+$18
Military/Veteran · Must have military/veteran ID card$18
Student · Must have student ID$5
Educator · Must have teacher ID$5
Youth · Ages 13–17$5
Thomas Cole Site Members & Member Library Passholders · Thomas Cole Site Members & Member Library PassholdersFree
Child 0–12 · Ages 0–12Free
Food Stamps (SNAP/EBT) Cardholder · Must have SNAP/EBT cardFree
Museum Employee · Must have museum IDFree

Prices are typical; see the booking calendar for live availability and rates.

Cancellation Policy

Tickets are non-refundable

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