Membership
Join as a Member to provide critical support for this national treasure, all while enjoying unlimited free admission, bimonthly exclusive member events, exhibition openings, shopping and program discounts, and more.
Scroll down to reserve your membership level online. You can also be in touch with Paul at pstankus@thomascole.org.
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Community Benefit
Neighbor Discount (LIMITED-TIME OFFER)
In celebration of our local community, we are offering a 35% Neighbor Discount for members living in our zip code 12414. All members visit free all the time, including access to all rotating special exhibitions.
What our members are saying
The Thomas Cole National Historic Site matters to me because it preserves the spirit of Thomas Cole, whose vision turned the Catskills into something sacred and revered. Walking the Cole property is like stepping into the past, where the connection between art, nature, and place compliments how I see and love this region.
– ThomasThe Thomas Cole Historic Site is such a valuable part of the community. As a neighbor, I really appreciate the care they put into their programming and the way they keep art and history vibrant and relevant.
– Palash
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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 special place where the Hudson River School of American landscape painting began. The generosity of the Kindred Spirits supports all aspects of the organization, including educational programming, scholarship, exhibitions, and preservation.
Benefits include exclusive curatorial tours 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
Thank you to all of our members!
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