Set on a 140-acre campus in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, the Clark Art Institute is both an art museum and center for research and learning in the visual arts. The Clark's …
Set on a 140-acre campus in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, the Clark Art Institute is both an art museum and center for research and learning in the visual arts. The Clark's permanent collection includes painting, sculpture, silver, glass, and other decorative arts ranging from the 1400s through the early 1900s. The Clark hosts a year-round series of special exhibitions covering a wide range of topics, genres, and artists. The Clark houses one of the nation's largest art history libraries, which is open to the public Monday through Friday. Its Research and Academic Program draws scholars, researchers, and curators from around the globe for fellowships, conferences, colloquia, and lectures.
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Dec 30, 2024
I’ve visited museums around the world and this one is exceptional. Williamstown, MA was not on my radar as an art capital. This absolute gem is worth a trip there. Mind blowing collection of greats. … Full review by Angela G
Dec 26, 2024
The Clark offers great art in a beautiful setting. Whether in the old wing or the new galleries, the Institute houses great works spanning many periods and styles. Be sure to walk the grounds and tak… Full review by TravelBoomerang
Nov 10, 2024
We had no clue what we would find when we arrived. This is a world class museum with works from many artists that you would know and love. We spend the day here and opted to eat at the cafe so we wou… Full review by friendofmitzi
Members are admitted free to the museum, including the special exhibition Renoir: The Body, The Senses. You will need to stop at the admissions desk and show your membership card …
Members are admitted free to the museum, including the special exhibition Renoir: The Body, The Senses. You will need to stop at the admissions desk and show your membership card to get your admission sticker. Enjoy the exhibition - it's magnificent!
Nearby Williamstown has wonderful places to eat, including at the Clark. North Adams is becoming a hot destination. Read article about the Berkshires in April 13, 2018 NY Times.
We always stay at Maple Terrace. Continental breakfast (juice, coffee/tea, blueberry (or other) breakfast bread. Price is great, it's right on Main Street, proprietors are lovely, small …
We always stay at Maple Terrace. Continental breakfast (juice, coffee/tea, blueberry (or other) breakfast bread. Price is great, it's right on Main Street, proprietors are lovely, small amount to eat but we save appetite for lunch elsewhere.
We have tickets for a show on Saturday night at Clark. What is the dress code and what is parking like?
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The safest dress would be smart casual. Parking is plentiful. If you have to go to the far parking lot, there is a shuttle bus to take you down to the theater.
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