Tours + Tickets

Immerse yourself in the design of Olana’s historic Main House, including the arrival experience, exterior architecture, and interior design elements of select first floor rooms including Frederic Church’s Painting Studio, Dining Room, Court Hall, Library, Corridor, and Servant Quarters.

Explore the most comprehensive view of Olana as a 250-acre masterpiece along its historic carriage roads. Ride in an open-air electric vehicle to see Frederic Church’s composition of architecture, agriculture, native woodlands, and views. Rain or shine; dress for open air.

Frederic Church was a preeminent artist of the Hudson River School, USA’s first art movement. This tour visits select first floor rooms in the Main House including the East Parlor, the Sitting Room, Church’s Studio, and the Piazza overlooking an expansive view.

This landscape walk provides introduction and views of the Catskill Mountains, Hudson River, Mingled Flower Garden, Frederic Church’s original studio location, Main House, and historic farm. One mile of easy walking along gravel and paved roads. Rain or shine.

Frederic Church was an artist-explorer and a dedicated family man. This in-depth tour follows the artist across the Americas to the Middle East and leads visitors through select rooms in the Main House including the Dining Room, Sitting Room, Court Hall, upstairs bedrooms, and Servant Quarters.

Explore the exterior architecture and siting of Olana’s exotic Main House the way Artist Frederic Church and Architect Calvert Vaux intended it to be experienced. This short landscape tour follows the historic carriage road past many delightful elements and stunning views. Easy walk to front door along gravel. Rain or Shine.

Discover the treasures of Olana’s Main House interior in your own time and style. A knowledgeable educator will be available in each room to answer any questions. This self-guided tour is the only tour at Olana that allows visitors full access to all the public rooms on the first and second floors of the Main House.

Explore select first floor rooms including the Dining Room and Picture Gallery, Library, Sitting Room, Studio and central Court Hall. Visitors also experience the outdoor Piazza with sublime views of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains. This tour is designed for visitors who want to see the Main House interior but are short on time or looking for a brief overview.

Ascend the grand Court Hall staircase of the Main House and enter the private world of the Church family. This tour grants access to the first floor Court Hall and second-floor rooms including Frederic and Isabel Church’s Bedroom Suite, Guest Room, Servant Quarters, and the special exhibition.