Things for Travel Groups to See & Do in The Berkshires
MUSIC
Berkshire Choral Festival
Saturday concerts July 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4, 11 at 8 pm. 225 voices & Springfield Symphony. On grounds of Berkshire School. Pre-concert talk.
(413) 229-8526 Fax (413) 229-0109
245 North Undermountain Road, Sheffield, MA 01257
bcf@choralfest.org
http://www.choralfest.org
Berkshire Opera Company
Opera performances with world-class artists in multiple venues. Experience the power and passion of opera! Schedule posted on our website.
(413) 442-9955, Box Office
297 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
info@berkshireopera.org
http://www.berkshireopera.org
Close Encounters With Music
Fall, winter & spring series presenting world-class musicians & chamber music programs in a thematic context. Schedule posted on our website.
(800) 843-0778
PO Box 34, Great Barrington, MA 01230
cewmusic@aol.com
http://www.cewm.org
Tanglewood
Classical, popular, and jazz concerts June to Labor Day at the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Tanglewood Music Center.
(617) 266-1492 – Ask for Group Tours
297 West Street, Route 183, Lenox, MA 01240
http://www.tanglewood.org
THEATRE
Barrington Stage Company
Award-winning theatre presents musicals/comedies/dramas under Artistic Dir. Julianne Boyd. Kids under 14 free; student/senior disc.; AC.
(413) 236-8888 Box Office. Ask for Group rates.
30 Union Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
bsc@berkshire.net
http://www.barringtonstageco.org
Berkshire Theatre Festival
Founded in 1928, BTF presents world premieres, contemporary works and classics that speak to who we are in the world today. Group rates available.
(413) 298-5576
83 East Main Street, PO Box 797, Stockbridge, MA 01262
info@berkshiretheatre.org
http://www.berkshiretheatre.org
Colonial Theatre
From Broadway to bluegrass, comedy to country, the Colonial is your hometown center for entertainment and arts year round. Call for details!
Ticket Office (413) 997-4444 Request Group rates.
111 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
info@thecolonialtheatre.org
http://www.thecolonialtheatre.org
Mac-Haydn Theatre, Inc.
Celebrate American theatre w/Classic & Contemporary musicals staged May-Labor Day. Intimate 350 seat theatre-in-the-round.
(518) 392-9292
1925 Route 203, Chatham, NY 12037
http://www.machaydntheatre.org
Main Street Stage (Trova Theatre Arts, Inc.)
North Berkshire's unique, intimate, professional year round theatre, located downtown in historic North Adams. A venue for new plays & playwrights.
(413) 663-3240
57 Main Street, PO Box 137, North Adams, MA 01247
tta@mainstreetstage.org
http://www.mainstreetstage.org
News In Revue
Emmy winning satire troupe presents all new topical revue skewering the people & places in the news. Musical NY Times meets Sat. Nite Live. Tix online.
(866) 811-4111/Box Office (413) 442-8316
Mountainside Playhouse, Bousquet, 101 Dan Fox Drive, Pittsfield, MA 01201
newsinrevue@gmail.com
http://www.newsinrevue.com
Shakespeare & Company
4 shows daily Tues-Sun May-Oct. The best Shakespeare and New Voices. Picnic on 30 acres. Free family shows. Performing all summer and into the fall.
(413) 637-1199 Box Office
70 Kemble Street, Lenox, MA 01240
general@shakespeare.org
http://www.shakespeare.org
Theater Barn
Professional theater in the country. A/C. Broadway musicals & plays. Thurs. & Fri. 8pm, Sat. 5 & 8:30pm, Sun. 2pm, mid-June to mid-October.
(518) 794-8989
654 Route 20, Box 390, New Lebanon, NY 12125
http://www.theaterbarn.com
Williamstown Theatre Festival
Tony Award-winning theatre offers performances each summer featuring the finest American actors. Tues.-Sat. eve.; Thurs., Sat., Sun. matinee.
(413) 597-3400
1000 Main Street, Route 2 East, PO Box 517, Williamstown, MA 01267
wtfinfo@wtfestival.org
http://www.WTFestival.org
MUSEUMS, HISTORIC SITES, & GARDENS FOR GROUP TOURS
Arrowhead, Home of Herman Melville
18th century farmhouse where Melville wrote Moby-Dick. National Historic Landmark. Guided tours; museum shop. Groups welcome!
(413) 442-1793
780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201
info@mobydick.org
http://www.mobydick.org
Berkshire Botanical Gardens
Explore our display gardens, tropical greenhouse, woodland trail, gift shop. 10-5 daily, May-Oct. 14. Classes, special events year-round.
(413) 298-3926
Routes 102 & 183, PO Box 826, Stockbridge, MA 01262
info@berkshirebotanical.org
http://www.berkshirebotanical.org
Berkshire Museum
Where art, history & science collide. Experience aquarium, dinosaur dig, ancient Egypt, 18th - 21st c. art & more. Mon. - Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-5.
(413) 443-7171
39 South Street, Route 7, Pittsfield, MA 01201
info@berkshiremuseum.org
http://www.berkshiremuseum.org
Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum & train Ride
Ride along the River between Lenox & Stockbridge. A narrated diesel hauled 20 mile trip in vintage coaches. Weekends & holidays, June to Oct.
(413) 637-2210
Willow Creek Road at Housatonic Street, PO Box 2195, Lenox, MA 01240
pieter.lips@berkshirescenicrailroad.org
http://www.berkshirescenicrailroad.org
Bidwell House Museum
Colonial life comes alive in 1750 Reverend's home. Tours, 196 acres, gardens, trails, picnic benches. Memorial Day-Columbus Day. Thurs.-Mon. 11-4.
(413) 528-6888 Fax
100 Art School Road, PO Box 537, Monterey, MA 01245
bidwellhousemuseum@direcway.com
http://www.bidwellhousemuseum.org
Chesterwood
Home of Daniel Chester French, sculptor of the Lincoln Memorial. Visit the studio, garden, woodland walk, museum shop. May-Oct, Daily 10-5.
(413) 298-3579 Fax (413) 298-3973
4 Williamsville Road, PO Box 827, Stockbridge, MA 01262
chesterwood@nthp.org
http://www.chesterwood.org
The Clark
French Impressionist, Old Master, American art; special exhibitions; events and programs set on 140 bucolic acres and trails. Kids Free.
(413) 458-2303
225 South Street, Williamstown, MA 01267
info@clarkart.edu
http://www.clarkart.edu
Crane Museum of Papermaking
Located in a portion of Crane's Old Stone Mill, the museum traces Crane's history from its colonial roots. June - mid-Oct, Monday-Friday.
(413) 684-6481
Off Housatonic Street, 30 South Street, Dalton, MA 01226
http://www.crane.com
Eclipse Mill Artists Loft & Galleries
Eclipse Mill Gallery open weekends, 12-5. Open studios on 2nd full weekend of October. Events listed on website. Group tours welcome!
(413) 664-9101
243 Union Street, Route 2, One Mile East of MASS MoCA, North Adams, MA 01247
http://www.eclipsemill.com
Edith Wharton’s Estate & Gardens, The Mount
Elegant 1902 mansion & gardens designed by Edith Wharton. ""Magnificent"" - New York Times. Main rooms decorated by leading designers. Tours/café/shop.
(413) 637-1899/(888) 637-1902
2 Plunkett Street, at the southern junction of Route 7 & 7A, Lenox, MA 01240
http://www.EdithWharton.org
Frelinghuysen Morris House and Studio
Guided tours of American Abstract Artists' Bauhaus inspired home, artwork & collection. 46 acre estate. Late June-Labor Day Thurs-Sun. Fri-Sat to fall.
(413) 637-0166 Fax (413) 637-9790
92 Hawthorne Street, PO Box 2256, Lenox, MA 01240
info@frelinghuysen.org
http://www.frelinghuysen.org
Hancock Shaker Village
Enjoy a day at the historic Shaker Village. Hands-on activities. Groups welcome! Heritage farm & garden, shop, cafe. Kids under 12 free. (413) 443-0188 (800) 817-1137
Route 20, PO Box 927, Pittsfield, MA 01202
info@hancockshakervillage.org
http://www.hancockshakervillage.org
MASS MoCA
Housed on a restored 19th century factory campus, we are the country's largest center for contemporary art including performances year-round.
(413) 664-4481
87 Marshall Street, North Adams, MA 01247; Mail: 1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247
info@massmoca.org
http://www.massmoca.org
Naumkeag Museum and Gardens
House designed by McKim, Mead & White for Choate family in 1885. Original art & furnishings. Famous gardens by Fletcher Steele.
(413) 298-3239 Ext. 3000 Fax (413) 298-5239
Prospect Hill Road, PO Box 792, Stockbridge, MA 01262
westregion@ttor.org
http://www.thetrustees.org/naumkeag.cfm
National Shrine of Divine Mercy
Daily Mass, confession, Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
Visit the candle shrines, Lourdes grotto, statuary and beautiful vistas. Free tours.
(413) 298-3931/(800) 462-7426
2 Prospect Hill Road, Stockbridge, MA 01262
shrine@marian.org
http://www.thedivinemercy.org
Norman Rockwell Museum
Experience Norman Rockwell's original paintings and discover changing exhibitions of other masters of illustration. Open daily. Kids free.
(413) 298-4100
9 Glendale Road, PO Box 308, Route 183, Stockbridge, MA 01262
inforequest@nrm.org
http://www.nrm.org
North Adams Museum of History and Science
The North Adams Historical Society, Inc. Over 25 exhibits on 3 floors portray a microcosm of America as told through the history of North Adams and the environment of the Berkshires.
(413) 664-4700
Western Gateway Heritage State Park, Building 5A, North Adams, MA 01247
nahs@bcn.net
http://www.geocities.com/northadamshistory
Sheffield Historical Society
18th century home, 19th century law office & carriage house, research center, stone store. Tours, programs for all ages. Open all year.
(413) 229-2694
159-161 Main Street, PO Box 747, Sheffield, MA 01257
shs@sheffieldhistory.org
http://www.sheffieldhistory.org
Ventfort Hall Mansion & Gilded Age Museum
1893 Morgan Gilded Age Mansion location of Miramax Cider House Rules. Open daily June - Oct & winter Sat. & Sun. 10-3. Mon.-Fri. winter 11-2.
(413) 637-3206
104 Walker Street, PO Box 2424, Lenox, MA 01240
info@gildedage.org
http://www.gildedage.org
Western Gateway Heritage State Park
This former railroad yard offers exhibits and programs explaining the building of 19th c. marvel the Hoosac Railroad Tunnel. Travel Information Center.
(413) 663-6312
115 State Street, Building 4, North Adams, MA 01247
http://www.mass.gov/dcr/listing.htm