Free tours offered every Third Thursday at Olana

Jan 16

Written By HVNY

Exploring the vast landscape of Hudson River artist Frederic Church’s home at Olana offers a glimpse into the painter’s psyche of capturing those kind of majestic views on canvas, but to go deeper inside his creative mind, you must (and are allowed to) go inside his home and art space.

Beginning this Thursday, January 18, 2024 and continuing through the year, visitors to Olana can enjoy free tours of the historic landscape, Main House, and special exhibition “SPECTACLE: Frederic Church and the Business of Art.”

Also on January 18, a special drop-in Art-making in the Afternoon will take place in the Wagon House Education Center for all ages and skill levels, professional art supplies and refreshments are included.

While Free Third Thursdays are indeed free to attend, space is limited. Participants are required to have a ticket to attend a tour. Tickets can be reserved online in advance, and a limited number of tickets will be made available for purchase that day, on-site at the Visitor Center. Tours and programs will be offered in both Spanish and English.

“Olana State Historic Site’s landscape is free and open to all year round but monthly Olana Third Thursdays makes every aspect of Olana free, including guided tours and inspiring events like drop in artmaking, even more accessible to all,” said Carolyn Keogh, Director of Education and Public Programs at The Olana Partnership.

To learn more about each month and upcoming events and programs or to secure your free tickets visit, OLANA.org/ThirdThursdays or call 518-751-0344.