I went to the wonderful special event "A Night at the Museum" and had an absolute blast!It's a smaller museum but the artwork displayed was wonderful! The staff were all energetic and the tours and games for the special event were fun and informative! I would definitely recommend stopping in especially if you're in town to visit The Clarke, it won't take long to go through the galleries and I really think it's worth it! I also think it's great that the students are actively involved in the museum and they do a great job!
Stopped by on a whim while traveling through the area and had a very enjoyable 2 hour visit. The museum has an eclectic collection, some of which are curated by the students who did a very good job. As an example we enjoyed a special collection of Indian raga prints, a modern art installation on Franz West https://artsy.net/artist/franz-west focusing on his "adaptives" and an interesting video installation by Angelica Mesitsi that was quite moving. I would certainly return in another year to see what new works are up and what students have been doing. Well worth a detour and the surrounding area, even on a cloudy winter cay has a lot of charm.
the architecture and exhibits complimented each other -lines of the structure and curves of the sculptures
Well worth the visit when you go to see the Clark. Some very nice trompe l'oeil and a nice range of special exhibits when we where there. Especially interested in the Islamic calligraphy but there was contemporary installations, a wide range of masters. No fee. Enjoyed it!!
A small art museum always worth a visit. I go every time I'm in Wiliamstown. Features small, good shows covering major world art traditions. Exhibitions change several time a year.
This little on-campus museum in Williamstown is a gem. Many people mention that it's free, but you should also appreciate that its gift shop is very reasonably priced and helped me solve a few birthday present voids! The staff is friendly, and it's worth a stop as you tour the area and travel Route 2.
No need to go to Europe to see Monet, Manet, Renoir, Degas - it is all here at theClark Art Museum. It contain world class paintings with such variety located in aquaint town of Williamstown, MA. It is a hidden diamond, but once discoverd is worth the visit.This art museum is a must visit for anyone visitng in the Berkshire region. Absolutelyfantastic.
It is free and small. The staff is delightful and helpful. Two levels and usually a special exhibit.
Small museum, but an interesting collection. Unfortunately, many of the exhibits were being changed when we visited, but we plan to return for the new exhibits on our next trip to Williamstown. My partner especially enjoyed the Assyrian display, while I loved the portraits. Nice little gift shop. Free admission.
Yes, in comparison to the Clark, the Williams College Museum of Art is a lot smaller, but it earnestly makes up for it in the quality of the absolutely fascinating exhibits it stages on a regular basis. At times it almost seems like the offspring of The Clark and Mass MoCA for the combination of avant garde art and classical works, even to Assyrian stelae. It's definitely a must stop for a true lover of art that opens one's mind and eyes.