Berkshire Museum
A general museum in Pittsfield combining natural history, art and a small aquarium, suitable for families.
The museum was founded in 1903 by paper manufacturer Zenas Crane. Its collections include dinosaur reconstructions, minerals, ancient Egyptian artifacts, local history and fine art. The lower level has a small aquarium, and the interactive exhibits suit children. Admission is about US$15. It is open Tuesday to Sunday and is usually closed on Mondays. It is in downtown Pittsfield on North Street, close to the Colonial Theatre and restaurants, which makes it a good backup option on rainy days.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Arrowhead (Herman Melville's Home)
- Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
- October Mountain State Forest
- Hancock Shaker Village
- Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum
- Shakespeare & Company
- Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
- Tanglewood