The Clark Art Institute
225 South Street
Williamstown, Massachusetts 01267
In 1950 Sterling and Francine Clark chartered the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute as a home for their extensive art collection. Opened to the public in 1955, the Clark has built upon this extraordinary group of works to become one of the most beloved and respected art museums in the world, known for its intimate galleries and stunning natural environment. One of the few institutions in the United States that combines a public art museum with research and academic programs, including a major art history library, the Clark is now a leading international center for research and discussion on the nature of art and art history.
The collection of the Clark features European and American paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, photographs, and decorative arts from the Renaissance to the early twentieth century. The collection is especially rich in French Impressionist and Academic paintings, British oil sketches, drawings, and silver, and the work of American artists Winslow Homer, George Inness, and John Singer Sargent.
MUSEUM GALLERIES:
The Clark is welcoming the new year with free admission for all! Now’s the perfect time to explore the permanent collection galleries or wander the walking trails across the 140-acre campus.
**Admission is free from January through March for all visitors** Galleries are open from 1:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Open Tuesday–Sunday, 10 am–5 pm, September–June.
Open daily in July and August, 10 am–5 pm.
LIBRARY:
Open Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm.
CAMPUS AND WALKING TRAILS:
The campus is open for walkers at all times.
PROJECT SNOWSHOE
During snow season, the Clark’s campus is transformed into a winter wonderland of unparalleled beauty. With 140 acres to discover, there’s plenty to see outside the gallery walls. Borrow a pair of our complimentary snowshoes and begin your adventure!
Visit the equipment rack near the Manton Research Center and borrow a pair of snowshoes to discover the beauty of our campus in winter.
Fun on First Sunday
First Sundays Free is back at the Clark!
First Sundays Free: Enjoy free admission on the first Sunday of the month from October to May.
Browse events: https://www.clarkart.edu/events/browse-events#/
Current Exhibitions: https://www.clarkart.edu/museum/exhibitions/browse-exhibitions#/
A map of the trails: https://clarkartkentico.blob.core.windows.net/clarkart-kentico-media-prod/clarkart/media/clarkmedia/images/clark-trails_6-6.jpg
Virtual Programming: https://clarkart.edu/museum/Clark-Connects?bblinkid=220044172&bbemailid=21335117&bbejrid=1476302231
Link to the website: https://www.clarkart.edu
Image Credits: clarkart.edu unless otherwise noted