Clark Art Institute
The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, commonly referred to as the Clark, is an art museum and research institution located in Williamstown, Massachusetts, United States. It goes back to 1955. Around it, Mount Greylock (5.4 mi) comes first on our list.
A museum inside Williamstown
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 14°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Williamstown
Clark Art Institute is inside Williamstown, which has 22 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–81°. When to go ↓
Established in 1955
Clark Art Institute dates from 1955. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The year’s weather
Every month near Clark Art Institute is set out below.
Clark Art Institute
The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, commonly referred to as the Clark, is an art museum and research institution located in Williamstown, Massachusetts, United States. Its collection consists of European and American paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, photographs, and decorative arts from the fourteenth to the early twentieth century. The Clark, along with the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) and the Williams College Museum of Art (WCMA), forms a trio of art museums in the Berkshires. The institute also serves as a center for research and higher learning. It is home to various research and academic programs, which include the Fellowship Program and the Williams College Graduate Program in the History of Art, as well as one of the most distinguished research libraries in the country, with more than 295,000 volumes in over 72 languages.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1955
- Wikipedia readers
- 26K a year
Where to base yourself for Clark Art Institute
For a bed close by, look to Williamstown (22) and Bennington (24).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Clark Art Institute | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamstown | in town | — | 22 6 hotels · 6 motels · 10 inns & B&Bs | 9,186 | $437K | B+ |
| Bennington | 12 mi north | 20 min | 24 7 hotels · 10 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 14,953 | $213K | C− |
| North Adams | 5 mi southeast | 10 min | 9 4 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 12,368 | $196K | D− |
| Adams | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 9 4 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 7,934 | $210K | C+ |
| Pittsfield | 18 mi south | 25 min | 24 15 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 42,909 | $257K | C− |
| Pownal | 6 mi north | 10 min | 5 3 hotels · 2 campgrounds | 3,219 | $257K | — |
| Lanesborough | 12 mi south | 20 min | 9 1 hotel · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 2,999 | $299K | — |
| Colonie | 29 mi west | 45 min | 61 46 hotels · 11 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 86,837 | $323K | C− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
Other well-known places within 66 miles.
15 mi MountainMount Greylock
53 mi National Historic SiteSpringfield Armory National Historic Site14K visitors a year
25 mi MuseumMassachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art
325 mi TheatreTanglewood
57 mi MountainMount Monadnock
65 mi LakeLake George
52 mi LakeQuabbin Reservoir
55 mi LandmarkFort William HenryPhoto credits
Mount Greylock: Jstergis, CC BY 3.0 · Springfield Armory National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art: N-Lange.de, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Tanglewood: Daderot., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mount Monadnock: Jonwmcinenrey, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lake George: Sixlocal, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Quabbin Reservoir: engineerchange, CC BY 2.0 · Fort William Henry: IrisKawling at en.wikipedia, Public domain
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Before visiting Clark Art Institute
Is Clark Art Institute in Williamstown?
Yes. It’s inside Williamstown, MA.
When is the best time to visit Clark Art Institute?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–81°.
What is the closest airport to Clark Art Institute?
Albany (ALB), about 30 miles away.
Where should I stay near Clark Art Institute?
Williamstown (in town, 22 places to stay), Bennington (12 mi, 24 places to stay) and North Adams (5 mi, 9 places to stay).
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