{"id":5513,"date":"2016-03-31T14:25:03","date_gmt":"2016-03-31T14:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.netsist.com\/thomascole\/?page_id=5513"},"modified":"2026-02-06T15:54:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T15:54:39","slug":"things-to-see-and-do","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thomascole.org\/things-to-see-and-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to See and Do"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n Things to See and Do<\/h1>
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\n See exhibitions of iconic 19th-century paintings<\/h1>
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Critically-acclaimed special exhibitions of American landscape paintings.<\/p>\n
EXHIBITIONS<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\n Discover Contemporary Art in Conversation with Cole<\/h1>
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Our annual exhibition series “OPEN HOUSE: Contemporary Art in Conversation with Cole” features artist-driven installations of contemporary art throughout the historic house and grounds.<\/p>\n
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\n Immerse Yourself in Digital Experiences<\/h1>
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Digital storytelling installations infuse the historic spaces with Thomas Cole’s art and writing. Don’t miss the private letters between Thomas Cole and Maria Bartow, the woman who married him.<\/p>\n
DIGITAL EXPERIENCES<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\n General Admission<\/h1>
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Explore the historic buildings, grounds, and exhibitions.<\/p>\n
PLAN YOUR VISIT<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n Experience Cole’s Studio Space <\/h1>
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Thomas Cole painted some of his greatest works in the Storehouse Studio that houses his original paint brushes and giant easels.<\/p>\n
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\n Visit the Gift Shop in the Cole Center<\/h1>
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The gift shop offers a curated selection on speciality publications, custom merchandise, and curated items for kids, artists, nature-lovers, readers, travelers, and more.<\/p>\n
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\n Take a Stroll in the Garden <\/h1>
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In front of the 1815 Main House is a perennial garden that features plants and flowers that were observed in letters and newspaper accounts of the Cole Family Garden.<\/p>\n
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\n Enjoy the View from the Main House Porch<\/h1>
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Take in the sweeping view of the Catskill Mountains from the Main House porch. This is the view that Thomas Cole painted more than any other subject.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n Visit the Place that Inspired the Painting<\/h1>
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Maps and directions to the places in nature that Thomas Cole and his fellow Hudson River School artists painted.<\/p>\n
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\n Learn from Leading Thinkers <\/h1>
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Talks with leading scholars from across the country on American art and landscape.<\/p>\n
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\n Arrange a School Visit <\/h1>
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We use Thomas Cole’s art and writing and creative activites to teach curriculum themes.<\/p>\n
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\n Attend a Special Event <\/h1>
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Celebrate exhibition openings, art festivals, and parties.<\/p>\n
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\n Charge Your Electric Vehicle<\/h1>
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Find out more about our greening initiative.<\/p>\n
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Supported by New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
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