The Berkshire Museum combines art, science, and history to create thought-provoking experiences for visitors of all ages. The museum is open year-round in downtown Pittsfield - just a short drive from Albany - offering engaging exhibitions, hands-on activities, and more. Rain or shine, the Berkshire Museum is the perfect place to spark your curiosity and discover something new.

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The Berkshire Museum features enriching exhibitions on three floors of its century-old building including an Aquarium, family-favorite exhibitions that explore our natural world, and a series of rotating exhibitions that combine art, science, and history in exciting new ways.

The museum is brought to life with a variety of engaging activities and events every week. From messy, hands-on science experiments to inspiring gallery tours and talks, the museum's programming offers something for everyone. Early learners can explore their world in the museum's series of WeeMuse programming for ages 0 to 5, enriching weekend and after-school programming helps school-age children develop new passions and ideas, and gallery talks, classes, and film screenings bring the museum to life for adults of all ages.

Open hours:

Sunday: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Monday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm

The Berkshire Museum offers a variety of enriching programs for kids, tweens, and teens from birth through high school including WeeMuse parent/child programs, Saturday gallery activities, after-school clubs, and more.

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