ACCESSIBILITY

PARKING

Two accessible parking spaces are available in the parking lot at the Frederic Church Center. Three accessible parking spaces are available near the bus loop by the historic house, approximately 275 feet from the Olana Shop. Three accessible parking spaces are available in the Farm Complex parking lot, approximately 260 feet from the Wagon House Education Center. Click here to view a site map.

MOBILITY ACCESS

Olana is a designed landscape, including carriage road paths and historic buildings. Learn more about accessing each part of Olana below.

• THE LANDSCAPE: The landscape and amenities immediately around the historic house are reached via paved paths. The historic carriage roads outside the vicinity of the historic house are not wheelchair accessible; they are made of loose gravel and have some steep and uneven terrain.
• HISTORIC HOUSE: The first floor of the historic house is fully accessible via a ramp or wheelchair lift, both enabling visitors to bypass a set of 3 steps leading to the house entrance. The second floor of the historic house and the special exhibition galleries are only reachable by several sets of stairs. If you have questions about accessing exhibitions on the second floor, please ask a member of our on-site staff or call (518) 751-0344.

MOBILITY DEVICES: Visitors may use mobility devices, including manual and electric wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and manually powered mobility aids (such as walkers, canes, and crutches) in all areas open to public pedestrian use. Walking poles and canes must have a rubber tip when used inside the historic house.

A wheelchair is available for visitor use in the historic house and surrounding areas. This wheelchair is free of charge and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Wheelchair escorts are not available. The wheelchair can be requested from any staff member or at the ticketing desk.

SEATING AND STROLLERS: A limited number of benches and accessible picnic tables are located on site. We welcome guests to bring their own portable seating to enjoy in the landscape. Indoor and outdoor seating are available at the Frederic Church Center.

Portable stools are available for use in the historic house and can be requested from a member of the staff or your tour guide.

Strollers are not permitted in the historic house. Strollers should be parked at the Olana Shop or at the front door to the house.

LIGHTING

Some rooms in the historic house have low light in order to preserve the objects in the collection.

SERVICE ANIMAL POLICY

Only service dogs specifically trained to perform tasks in accordance with the ADA are permitted in the historic house, park buildings, and electric vehicles. Emotional support, therapy, and comfort animals are not considered service animals under the ADA. Leashed dogs and other animals are always welcome in Olana’s exterior landscape.

RESTROOMS

Accessible restroom stalls are located at the Frederic Church Center, Olana Shop, and the Wagon House Education Center.

LANGUAGE ACCESS

Spanish language printed guides are available for historic interiors tours.