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Berkshire Museum
Berkshire Museum
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1/5/25: Museum is currently under renovation and is not open for admission. Established by Zenas Crane in 1903, Berkshire Museum integrates art, history, and natural science in a wide range of programs and exhibitions that inspire educational connections between the disciplines. In association with the Smithsonian since 2013, Berkshire Museum is part of a select group of museums, cultural, educational, and arts organizations that share the Smithsonian's resources with the nation.
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TeamMan
Princeton, NJ1,709 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We visited this museum for the first time to see their exhibit of the works of the Hudson River School. We enjoyed the works of Thomas Hill, especially his painting of Yosemite (see photo) and Edward Moran's impression of the New York City Harbor (photo).
Just for fun, we took a peak at the aquarium and hit it with a group of kids from a camp or school (photos). Very well done.
There are other sections of the museum that we will hit when we return.
Just for fun, we took a peak at the aquarium and hit it with a group of kids from a camp or school (photos). Very well done.
There are other sections of the museum that we will hit when we return.
Written August 8, 2023
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Lynette58
Newnan, GA380 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
This was a good rainy day activity for us. There is much variety in the museum from an aquarium to a display of animals from different countries. We expected the museum to be more about the local area, but there were artifacts from around the world. There were some displays about innovative people from the Berkshire area. All in all a good way to spend a rainy afternoon.
Written October 8, 2021
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Vizzo
Shelburne, VT156 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
This is a great place to visit , they have a small aquarium in the bottom of the building and the museum above it. The aquarium is small but very nice. In the museum they have a wonderful rock and mineral display that was really interesting. I really loved the Innovation exhibit, it was so fascinating, very very informative.
Written May 23, 2021
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johnjrs3
Berkshires, MA23 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
This museum sold off their very best historic artwork a few years ago. It was extremely controversial. What is left is a cute children’s museum with some nice community exhibits. Very little of the famous historical artwork is left.
Written March 26, 2023
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VOnCT
Simsbury, CT63 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Too biased, too woke, to be educational. The boundless bias of the region clouds every description in the place. Further, it revels in the fact that a “museum isn’t neutral.” Why is that? If it is truly to be educational, it must be neutral and not present the bias of its staff or benefactors, which the Berkshire Museum clearly does. Unless you are from the region looking for confirmation bias, I’d skip this place!
Written August 12, 2023
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James C
1 contribution
May 2023
I grew up going to the museum several times a week 30 years ago. I was blown away to have to pay a fee to get in now. Gone are the great memories I had of seeing fantastic art and displays. There seems to be no organization or plan. I only recently learned of the sale of many great pieces. Unfortunately, it seems like none of that made any difference. I no longer live in the area, and if I come back, I probably won't be going again.
Written May 27, 2023
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Robert B
Pittsfield, MA3 contributions
Jun 2019
If you grew up here in the Berkshires, at some point your school would take you to the Berkshire Museum. As a father, I found myself bringing my children to the museum to see new exhibits and art. Always a nice stop on your way, not to big, yet some great art, statues and more. Check their website for what is happing this month.
Written March 29, 2020
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tutter2
White Haven, PA128 contributions
Oct 2019
A smaller museum with mostly well done exhibits, but we were disappointed that it really didn't have a lot of 'local' stuff. We had expected from the name to learn a lot about the surrounding area, but that wasn't the case. Its worth a stop if you are close by, but I wouldn't travel any distance to visit it.
Written January 10, 2020
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Barb M
Gainesville, NY28 contributions
Nov 2019
This was a great little museum! The fee was a little high, but there was plenty to hold our attention. It had many hands on exhibits for students and children. The exhibit showcasing local business people and inventors was especially nice. They have an excellent and comprehensive rock collection that is very well displayed and labelled.
Written January 15, 2020
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Sylvia
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Apr 2021 • Family
Check your reservation throughly! Somehow in the checkout process, my date was switched. When I explained I wouldn’t have chosen the date of my tickets since I wouldn’t be in the Berkshires on that date, the attendant said I’d “be surprised how often someone picks a time they don’t want.” Obviously, this is something that happens with frequency. Don’t make my mistake! Check the confirmation email right away!
Written April 22, 2021
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Absolutely. We took an 18 month old and he had a ball.
Written July 7, 2018
Entrance fees are $13 for adults; $6 Child (under 18); Free for children 3 and under.
EBT card + ID Free for 2 adult and 2 children each time
AAA members $2 off Adult
ENJOY!
Written March 13, 2016
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