2010 Season

The grounds are open 8:00 am sunrise daily throughout the year. The house is open for tours Friday through Sunday.
The Evelyn & Maurice Sharp Gallery is closed and will open late spring.
For more information, see:
Seasons, Hours, and Fees

Learn About Olana

At the epicenter of The Hudson River School of Painting is the Olana House and surrounding landscape and grounds. Our events and programs, and museum collections, are open to the visiting public and
schools and educators.

Supporting Olana

There are many ways to support Olana

Join the Olana Partnership, volunteer your time, make a tax-deductable donation, purchase from our museum store, or attend one of our Special Events.

February

  Olana News:

New Views Open Up at Olana
The Olana Partnership and New York State are pleased to announce that work has begun on opening up new views on Ridge Road at Olana, views that Frederic Church intended, but that have obscured for over 100 years.   Read more

Saturday,  February 13,& February 27 11:30AM
Family Tour at Olana
Explore the house, its paintings and treasures from a child's perspective. Tours are geared for families with 6-12 year olds, but all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations are required by 4PM the preceding Friday.
Call (518) 828-0135 for information. 
   
Friday, February 12 -Sunday, February 14
Presidents Day Weekend Tours: Lincoln, Church and the U.S. Civil War
When the U.S. Civil War broke out in 1861, all citizens were affected in some way and artist Frederic Edwin Church was no exception. Join us for themed tours that shed a little light on the influence of the Civil War on Church and his art. Call (518) 828-0135 for information. 

Sunday, February 14, 1-4pm
Architecture for Kids
Children and caregivers are invited to come to Olana's farm complex to explore architecture. Inside the Wagon House Education Center you will find stations to experiment with unique architecture blocks and create your own structure by using multi media materials: sponges, paint, clay, toothpicks, gumdrops and soap! Register by preceding Friday: Email: codonnell@olana.org or call(518).828.1872x110.

Saturday, February 28, 3-4pm
Landscape Yoga
Does your New Year's resolution include time for well-being? Nourish body and soul this winter in our education center that has radiant floor heating! This gentle yoga class will bring the inspiring picturesque landscape views inside, celebrating the spirituality of nature. Yoga instructor Ed Sisk from the Yoga With Ed studio in Hudson, NY will provide mats and modification tools, or you are welcome to bring your own. Space is limited. Register by preceding Friday: Email: codonnell@olana.org or call(518).828.1872x110.

Hot off the press, download the winter program brochure!

Call to Action: Don't Close my Park!
Proposed State budget cuts threaten State parks and historic sites like Olana. Please click on this  link and send letters of support.
 
The Olana Partnership announces transportation grants for schools. Click here for the application.

A special member benefit is The Olana Crayon, published twice per year. Take a look at this excellent publication, and become a member to receive a copy.


For more details  visit the Calendar for all upcoming programs and special events. 

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Shopping at Olana

Glories of the Hudson

Frederic Church never tired of his views of the Hudson River, documenting his passion for the Hudson in paintings, oil sketches, and drawings. The best of these are reproduced here in 83 illustrations, 69 in full color, some of them published for the first time. 93 pages, hardcover.

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Object of the Month


Church's largest and most finished studio composition of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains from Olana depicts the perfect autumn evening. The artist painted the canvas while in the midst of... Read more »