A Chapel For Humanity
Artist Eric Rudd’s massive sculptural epic; 150+ life-size figures, 54 ceiling panels in historic church. Summer Wed-Sat 1-5; Fall Sat 1-5; FREE.
Museums, Historic Sites & Gardens in the Berkshires
Spotlight
A Must-See: Norman Rockwell Museum
The quintessential New England experience! New exhibitions Everett Raymond Kinstler: Pulps to Portraits, The Magical World of Moveable Books, Rockwell classics and more!
Animagic - Museum of Animation Special Effects/Art
View technologies from the movies like The Matrix, X-Men, Predator & Chicken Run. See a real Academy Award. Make your animation movie. By appt.
Arrowhead, Home of Herman Melville
18th century farmhouse where Melville wrote Moby-Dick. National Historic Landmark. Guided tours; museum shop. Call for hours.
Ashley House, The
The center of an 18th c. empire. Col. Ashley owned 2000 acres, mills and slaves. Learn about Elizabeth Freeman, who sued for her freedom.
Becket Land Trust Historic Quarry and Forest
Abandoned granite quarry, spectacular vistas, extensive hiking trails, self-guided historic walk, artifacts, exhibits, programs, open dawn to dusk.
Bennington Center for the Arts & Museum of the Covered Bridge
Bennington Center for the Arts is a non-profit with a 350 seat theater, 7 art galleries, 2 studios and the Museum of the Covered Bridge.
Bennington Museum
Collection celebrates Vermont’s heritage/captivating exhibitions change during the year. Largest public Grandma Moses Collection in the world. Under 18 FREE.
Berkshire Botanical Garden
One of America’s oldest botanical gardens featuring 23 seasonal display gardens, classes, and special exhibits. Open daily year round.
Berkshire Museum, The
Where art, history & science collide. Experience aquarium, dinosaur dig, ancient Egypt, 18th – 21st c. art & more. Mon. – Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-5.
Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum
Ride along the River between Lenox & Stockbridge. A narrated diesel hauled 20 mile trip in vintage coaches. Weekends & holidays, June to Oct.
Bidwell House Museum, The
Colonial life in 1750 Reverend’s home. Guided tours/exhibits/events/heirloom garden/196 acres/trails/picnic sites. May 30-Oct 10. Thurs-Mon 11-4.
Bryant Homestead
National Historic Landmark home and farm of America’s famed 19th century poet. House tours, exhibit, museum shop, nature trails, picnicking.
Chesterwood
Country home, studio & gardens of Daniel Chester French, sculptor of Abraham Lincoln for the Lincoln Memorial. Tours/exhibitions/shop/views. Kids free.
Clark, The
Impressionist, American & Old Master paintings in galleries bordered by 140 acres of woodland trails. Dynamic family events & exhibitions.
Crane Museum of Papermaking
Open June – Mid October. Monday-Friday, 1pm – 5pm. Admission is free.
Edna St. Vincent Millay Society, The
The Berkshire Author’s Historic House and Gardens, a Museum in the works. The Millay Poetry Trail is open daily. Tours and special events all season. Call for information.
Emily Dickinson Museum
The birthplace & home of America’s best-loved poet, dedicated to celebrating her life and work. Open March – December. Guided tours available.
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, The
Celebrating Picture Book Art from around the world! Features three galleries, hands on art studio, reading library, shop and café.
Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio
International Style home of American Abstract Artists set on 46 acre estate. Guided tours of Cubist Masterpieces. Summer Th-Sun; Fall Th-Sat.
Friends of the Du Bois Homesite
Working to restore the National Historic Landmark to the Great Barrington native, leading scholar and civil rights activist. Tours/programs.
Hancock Shaker Village
Enjoy a day at the historic Shaker Village. Tours, demonstrations & family fun! Gardens & trails, gift shop & café. Kids 12 & under are free.
Historic Deerfield
Experience early New England life! Enjoy tours of 11 house museums, Paul Revere silver, special exhibitions, nature walk, shop and cafe.
Housatonic Heritage Paper Trail
The Paper Trail interprets and shares the history of fine paper making through exhibitions, events and information.
MASS MoCA
Open year round and housed in a restored 19th century factory, we are the country’s largest center for contemporary visual and performing arts.
Mission House, Gardens & Indian Museum
Where Stockbridge began. This c. 1740 National Historic Landmark, tells of Colonial era Stockbridge – both English and Mohican. Gardens.
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Museums10: have it all-art from every period, historic sites, geologic treasures, rare books, beloved children’s book illustrators.
Naumkeag House and Gardens
Site of the famous Blue Steps and gardens, designed by Fletcher Steele and the 1864 Choate family mansion. Original art & furnishings. Open May – Columbus Day.
Norman Rockwell Museum
Experience Norman Rockwell’s original paintings and discover changing exhibitions of other masters of illustration. Open year-round.
North Adams Museum of History and Science
The North Adams Historical Society, Inc. Over 25 exhibits on 3 floors portray a microcosm of America as told through the history of North Adams and the environment of the Berkshires.
Quaker Meeting House, The
Family of Susan B. Anthony built this house & worshipped here. Open 1 – 4pm, every Sunday, July – Columbus Day. Free Admission.
Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum
1817 Quaker Homestead of famed women’s rights advocate. Edu tour/picnic area/gift shop. Memorial-Columbus F-M 10-4; Columbus-Memorial Th-Sa 10-4. Call for group tours.
The Mount, Edith Wharton’s Home
Edith Wharton’s 1902 home & gardens. Daily tours, talks, theatre, music, outdoor cafe, gift shop. Kids & teens free. Open May -October.
Upper Housatonic Valley African American Heritage Trail
48 sites celebrate Black luminaries – W.E.B. DuBois, Rev. Harrison, Elizabeth Freeman and ordinary African Americans here. Self-guided tours.
Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum
Tours/exhibits/performances/lectures/Teas/kids programs/museum shop & more! “Picnics on the Porch”. Home of Les Petites Dames de Mode. Open daily.
W.E.B. Du Bois Center at Great Barrington
A nonprofit organization providing the community with unique educational programs & historical exhibitions.
The Orchards 
Canyon Ranch 
Lee Premium Outlets 
The Mount, Edith Wharton’s Estate & Gardens 
Gateways Inn & LaTerrazza Restaurant