Olana: the Persian style home of Hudson River artist Frederic Edwin Church

2010 Season

The grounds are open 8:00 am- sunset daily throughout the year. The house is open for tours Tuesday through Sunday.
Vist the Evelyn & Maurice Sharp Gallery for a special exhibition on Frederic Church in Jamaica and also the new photography exhibition by Larry Lederman in the newly renovated Coachman's House.
For more information, see:
visit olana 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. support olana

September

Sunday, September 12, 9:30am (9:00am Kids' Run)
Barry Hopkins Run at Olana
This 3.8 mile course traverses primarily unpaved carriage drives in the designed landscape of Hudson River School artist Frederic Church. Call 518-828-0135 for information. Download the registration form here: Barry Hopkins Run

Thursday, September 16
4pm Company and Community Warm-up, 4:30-6pm Open Rehearsal
Attached to the Rest of the World by UpRiver/Downtown Dance Company (URDDC)
All bodies welcome to warm-up with the dancers. Awaken the body and mind for an exploration of your inner landscape. Then travel around the Farm Complex with the company and sense your connection to the outer landscape. Watch the rehearsal of the company's upcoming site-specific performance with greater body awareness.

Saturday, September 18, 11:30am
Family Tour at Olana
Explore the house, its paintings and treasures from a child's perspective. Take the family tour and then stop by the Wagon House Education Center for Art in the Barn, or borrow a backpack full of activities to do on the grounds. 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.

Weekly Programs:

Weekly; Thursday-Sunday 12AM-4PM
Olana: On the Move Backpacks
See Calendar for details.

Every Saturday 12PM-4PM
Art in the Barn
See Calendar for details.

Every Sunday 12PM-4PM
ARTlandish!
See Calendar for details.

Gallery Exhibitions:

Fern Hunting among These Picturesque Mountains: Frederic Edwin Church in Jamaica

In the footsteps of Frederic Church: Photos by
Larry Lederman
For additional information about the exhibitions click here.

School is out, summer is here, think Olana programs!
Download the August program brochure.

Download some information about Olana.

Other News:

Read about an incredible link between Frederic Church and Walt Whitman

VISITOR ALERT: Roeliff Jansen Kill Bridge to close on
April 19, 2010. This will impact visitors traveling northbound on 9G to Olana. If coming from the Rip Van Winkle Bridge or points north, take 9G south. Olana is not affected by the closure. Click here for detour directions.

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.

The Olana Partnership has received support from the Museum Program of the New York State Council on the Arts, a State Agency.

Shopping at Olana

Olana Adult T-Shirt

The Olana t-shirt is 100% pre-shunk cotton and true garment dyed. Sizes S, M, L, XL, and XXL are available.

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Object of the Month

Object of the Month:August
One of the many treasures collected by Frederic Church and displayed in the Court Hall of Olana is an Art Pottery vase by the French ceramist, Clément Massier (1844-1917).... Read more »