A three story house with large porch across the front and flight of steps leading to the ground. Photo: Photo by Escape Brooklyn

Thomas Cole National Historic Site

National Historic Site · New York

In 1825, America was still a new nation, just forming its own unique identity and traditions.

  • LocationCatskill, NY
  • Entrance No fee listed
  • HoursOpen 24 hours, daily
  • Weather now60°F Overcast
  • Alerts No active alerts

Overview

Thomas Cole invented a new style of art, one that Americans could call their own. His landscape paintings launched the art movement known as the Hudson River School.

His groundbreaking achievements took place here in Catskill, New York -- in the "peaceful shades" of his beloved home, Cedar Grove.

A bird's eye view of several buildings nested among trees and lawn.
Thomas Cole National Historic Site. — Photo by Devin Pickering

Things to Do

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Visitor Centers

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Plan Your Visit

Hours

Open 24 hours, daily · Thomas Cole National Historic Site

Hours details
  • Thomas Cole National Historic SiteOpen 24 hours, daily

    For the Hours of Operation, please visit https://thomascole.org

Entrance fees

No entrance fees listed.

Address

218 Spring Street
Catskill, NY 12414

Weather & conditions

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  • Wednesday 75° 58°
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Getting There

218 Spring Street
Catskill, NY 12414

The Thomas Cole National Historic Site is located at 218 Spring Street, near the western entrance to the Rip Van Winkle Bridge, in the village of Catskill, New York, at the foot of the Catskill Mountains in the Hudson Valley.

Mailing address: PO Box 426, Catskill, NY 12414

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