We really enjoyed our visit! The site had about 10 other visitors in the time we spent on the property. The staff were friendly. The bathrooms were large and clean. I appreciated the Site's work with local indigenous artists. We really felt like we got to know more about Thomas Cole, his family, and the individuals who worked for or visited the family here. Definitely recommend visiting here before going over to Olana - the view from the RVW bridge is amazing!!!!

Great property and information on the painter. The short intro video was well worth the time to watch. Having seen a lot of his paintings over the years, it was interesting to visit his home and see where he lived.

Came here on Yom Kipur 2025. Somewhat surprised that it was open during government shutdown, but being an affiliated NPS site as opposed to full on NPS site is why I am sure. Fabulous place. Came here like 9 years ago as well. They added a visitor center since I was here last. The setting was incredible. Nice but somewhat limited view of the Hudson River Valley. The house was amazing, very well maintained with lots of original and replicas of his paintings. If you are a fan of the arts, Thomas Cole, or American artists, feel like you would enjoy this. I like all of those well enough and enjoyed it. Parking was tight when we came due to the Jewish Temple plus Yom Kipur. Visitor center has a gift shop and nice bathrooms.

The Thomas Cole House in Hudson is a truly beautiful and inspiring place, and absolutely not to be missed. As the former home and studio of the founder of the Hudson River School, it offers a unique glimpse into both the man’s life and the artistic movement he helped shape. The house itself is exquisitely preserved, the surrounding gardens are serene, and the views of the Catskills feel like stepping right into one of Cole’s paintings. The bookshop is a gem in its own right — thoughtfully curated with art books, local history, and unique gifts you won’t find elsewhere. The staff inside are warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely enthusiastic, adding an extra layer of charm to the experience. They’re more than happy to share insights or help you find just the right memento to take home, making the visit feel even more special.

I arrived here 5 minutes after they closed. Considering I also came back when they were open to collect my National Park Passport Cancellation Stamp, I prefer my timing. This was awesome to explore, and I had the grounds to myself. I found the staff to be helpful but they were a bit cold. Typical for an Art Gallery,not so much for a National Park. I don't know if you'd have all that much better of a time if you bought a ticket to tour the houses and out buildings. The true treasure is the property and landscape, which was the focus of Thomas Cole's Landscape Art.