TOURS + TICKETS
Olana Tours for Individuals and Families
Olana’s landscape is free and open to all, every day of the year from 8:00 to sunset! Entry to the Historic House is by ticket only.
Tour Hours
Friday – Sunday, 11:00 AM – 3:15 PM
Tickets are made available for sale on the first day of the previous month.
For information on discounted tours, click here.
| Tours | Rates |
|---|---|
| A Closer Look – Through March 30 | $10 |
| The Artist-Designed Landscape | $12 |
| The Artist’s House: Main Floor | $20 |
| Children 16 & Under (Landscape & House tours) | FREE |
| Family Tours: A Closer Look | $15; children under 16 FREE |
THIRD THURSDAY / TERCER JUEVES
FREE Monthly Tours and Programs / Entradas y Programas GRATUITOS
Olana’s Free Community Day at Olana State Historic Site, the Third Thursday of every month, organized by The Olana Partnership. / Día Comunitario Gratuito al Sitio Estatal Histórico Olana cada tercer jueves del mes, organizado por La Asociación Olana.
A Closer Look – Through March 30 (45 minutes)
This winter, heighten your powers of observation and join a series of special ‘close looking’ conversations. During 45-minute guided dialogues, learn more about two to three works of art from Olana’s collection through visual analysis, personal reflection, and historical information. Discover how slowing down and focusing attention can foster deep connections with works of art, artists, and ourselves. New works of art will be featured each month; no prior knowledge of art is required. Visit OLANA.org/acloserlook for the full schedule. Second-floor galleries require several flights of stairs and are not ADA accessible. Seating will be provided.
The Artist-Designed Landscape (60 minutes)
This guided, one mile-long walking tour provides an introduction to Olana’s naturalistic, designed landscape and to Frederic Church’s work as an artist, landscape designer, and environmental visionary.
$12 | Free for Members
The Artist’s House: Main Floor (45 minutes)
This 45-minute guided tour provides an introduction to Frederic Church’s home at Olana. Approach and enter the Historic House as guests of the Church family did, experiencing sweeping views of the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains. Explore the art-filled, lavishly decorated public rooms of the first floor, including Church’s painting studio and learn about the work and life of America’s preeminent landscape artist. This tour is fully ADA accessible. For a complete Olana experience, pair this tour with a guided walking tour of the artist-designed landscape at Olana. Be sure to leave at least 30 minutes in between tours.
Family Tours: A Closer Look (60 minutes)
Experience learning, looking closely, and conversation as a family during this series of special museum gallery tours at Olana State Historic Site. Each month, The Olana Partnership educators will lead an exploration of two to three works of art on the second floor galleries through family-friendly dialogue and other hands-on activities. Designed for families with children ages 3 and up. Offered January 18, February 22, and March 22. Please contact education@olana.org to learn more.
$15 | Free for Children Under 16
Private Tours
All private tours begin in the historic landscape and continue into the Main House to experience the historic interiors. These custom tours are led by knowledgeable staff members of The Olana Partnership and will operate outside of regular public touring hours. Private tours are available on weekdays only for up to 5 people. Requests for private tours should be made a minimum of a week in advance. Monday-Friday: Free for members of The Olana Partnership at the Crown Hill Circle level ($600) and above.
If you would like information about customizing your own private tour of Olana, please email privatetours@olana.org.
