Olana State Historic Site



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An official Path Through History Site! Olana is the greatest masterpiece of Frederic Edwin Church, the preeminent American artist of the mid-19th century. It is considered the most important artist’s home, studio, and designed landscape in the US. Church designed Olana as a holistic environment integrating advanced ideas about art, architecture, landscape design, and environmental conservation. Olana’s 250-acre artist-designed landscape with five miles of carriage roads and a Persian-inspired house at its summit embraces unrivaled panoramic views of the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains. An array of Church`s art and collections are displayed and a gallery on the second floor features annual exhibitions. The house and landscape are open for guided touring, and reservations are highly recommended. The landscape is open daily 8 am to sunset. Hiking, picnicking, birding, snow-shoeing, and cross country skiing are available seasonally along with programs and special events. Recreational activities on the lake include fishing (with valid NYS fishing license and permit), kayaks, and non-motored boats. Permits for these activities are available from the Site Manager’s office.
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Amenities
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Things To Do
Art & Culture
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History
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Museums
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Nature
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Winter Activities
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Accessibility
Accessible Amenities
Blind/Low Vision
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Blind/Low Vision Accommodations:
- Signage: Yes
- Staff Orientation to Venue: Yes
Cognitive/Autism Spectrum
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Cognitive/Autism Spectrum Accommodations:
- Staff Orientation to Venue: Yes
Deaf and/or Hearing Loss
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Deaf and/or Hearing Loss Accommodations:
- Closed-Captioned Films/Videos: Yes
Additional Amenities
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Accessible Amenities:
- Accessible Car Parking Onsite: Yes
- Accessible Van Parking Onsite: Yes
- Assistive Equipment: Yes
- Service Animal Relief: Yes
Mobility/Wheelchair Access
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Mobility/Wheelchair Access Accommodations:
- Accessible Bathroom: Yes
- Accessible Entrance: Yes
- Accessible Route: Partial
- Low Service Counter or Window: Yes
- Accessible Guided Tour: Yes
- Outdoor Accessible Seating: Yes
- Accessible Outdoor Tables: Yes
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Events
A Closer Look: Fallen Trees and Forest Floors
Hudson Valley, HudsonNow Through Nov 02, 2025 Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Landscape and Historic House Combo Tour
Hudson Valley, HudsonNow Through Nov 02, 2025 Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Landscape Walk: Lake Road and the Farm
Hudson Valley, HudsonNow Through Nov 02, 2025 Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Landscape Walk: Ridge Road and Viewshed Tour
Hudson Valley, HudsonNow Through Nov 02, 2025 Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
The Artist’s House: Explore at Your Own Pace
Hudson Valley, HudsonNow Through Nov 02, 2025 Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
The Artist’s House: Main Floor
Hudson Valley, HudsonNow Through Nov 02, 2025 Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
The Olana Electric Vehicle Tour
Hudson Valley, HudsonNow Through Nov 02, 2025 Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
"What's Missing?" Artworks in the Olana Landscape
Hudson Valley, HudsonNow Through Nov 02, 2025 Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
What’s Missing? Indigenous Medicine Walk with Misty Cook
Hudson Valley, HudsonJul 18, 2025
"What's Missing?" Artworks in the Olana Landscape
Hudson Valley, HudsonOct 11, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025
A Closer Look: Fallen Trees and Forest Floors
Hudson Valley, HudsonOct 11, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025
Landscape Walk: Ridge Road and Viewshed Tour
Hudson Valley, HudsonOct 11, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025
The Artist’s House: Explore at Your Own Pace
Hudson Valley, HudsonOct 11, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025
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