Mummy-side Chats
Join us for an informal discussion hour with a Museum Educator about Egyptology and our resident Mummy – Pahat!
Please note that Berkshire Backyard, Rocks and Minerals, and Lab 102 are temporarily closed for deinstall.
Events & Exhibits
Discover the world through a unique combination of fine art, natural science, and history that explore the human experience at Berkshire Museum!
Berkshire Museum offers engaging, immersive experiences that explore culture, curiosity, and community. Dive deeper into the exhibitions with a wide range of exciting special events and engaging weekly programs for all ages. Learn what’s on view below.
Events & Exhibits
Saturday Morning Museum: “Scooby Doo and the Backstage Rage”
In a new monthly series, view classic Saturday morning cartoons in the galleries and learn about related objects from the…
Big Bubble Bonanza with Jeff Boyer
Bubble rainbows with people inside. Audience members making volcano bubbles! Gigantic bubbles that blow their own bubbles? Jeff Boyer returns…
A History of Brilliance: Working with Light
A History of Brilliance explores the history of humanity’s various engagements with light – making artificial lighting suited to different…
Art of the Hills 2024
Berkshire Museum is proud to announce the bi-annual celebration of the history of artmaking in the Berkshires and surrounding areas.
Festival of Trees: Aquatica
Berkshire Museum is proud to once again present Festival of Trees, a community celebration of creativity over the holidays! This…
Call of the Sea: Maritime Art and Navigation
This exhibition contains maritime oil paintings from the museum’s collection supplemented with natural science and historical objects related to sea…
Homage to the Glacier
A collaborative exhibition showcasing the works of sculptor Peter Bremers and painter Jim Schantz, Homage to the Glacier was inspired…
Aquarium Bon Voyage Celebration
Join our educators and aquarium staff for a celebration of our aquarium's current space!
Members Exclusive Opening Reception
Berkshire Museum members are invited to join us for an exclusive opening reception and preview of our new fall exhibitions!
Meet a Friend: Animal Ambassador Spotlight
Every week, an ambassador animal is spotlit at the Aquarium by a Museum Educator. Learn, meet –and even pet!– a…
The Berkshire Museum Aquarium
Berkshire Museum’s Living Exhibition. Featuring over 100 unique species, the Aquarium and Reptile Room offer a look into the natural…
Feigenbaum Hall of Innovation
The Feigenbaum Hall of Innovation is an exciting, 3,000-square-foot interactive exhibition that celebrates the many innovators and innovations that have…
Animals of the World in Miniature
Travel the world through 14 miniature glimpses into diverse ecosystems around the globe by sculptor Louis Paul Jonas.
Objects and Their Stories
A brand-new Berkshire Museum experience that activates the museum’s 40,000-object collection to tell a never-ending series of stories about human…
About Our Events & Exhibits
Visit the Museum’s newly-renovated 2nd floor to experience a range of exhibitions from traveling engagements, annual favorites, and one-of-a-kind exhibitions featuring pieces from our collection of over 40,000 objects.
Berkshire Museum’s first floor includes The Feigenbaum Hall of Innovation, an exciting, 3,000-square-foot interactive exhibition that celebrates regional innovators and innovations that have transformed the world.
Animals of the World in Miniature is a Museum fan-favorite of colorful dioramas expertly filled with model plants and animals in their native habitats. Berkshire Backyard offers an up-close look at the animals of our region with spectacular collections of preserved natural specimens. And no visit to the Museum is complete without a trip to our Aquarium and Reptile Room, where visitors come face-to-face with many species of fish, insects, reptiles, amphibians, and more!
Plan Your Visit to Berkshire Museum
Located in the heart of Pittsfield, Berkshire Museum combines art, science, and history in ways that spark creativity, inspire innovation, and celebrate a life-long love of learning.
With special exhibits and rotating collections that explore the human experience, an aquarium filled with aquatic and reptile friends, exciting special events, and engaging weekly programming for all ages, there is so much to see and do.
Check out the Plan Your Visit page to learn about admission, hours, and location, get directions, learn about accessibility, and find out where to park.
What people are saying
A great place
“Awesome mix. The aquarium on the bottom floor was great, along with the rock and mineral section. Ancient History Replica art/sculptures, ancient zoology, early technology innovations, and more. Great place for those who gently respect and appreciate museum artifacts.”
– Chris Robin
Loved how interactive it all was
“There was so much to see. My kid’s favorite was the galactic room with glass renderings from local artist Josh Williams. My kids loved the hands-on stuff. My husband is a Civil War/American history fan and there was plenty for him to see as well. Loved how interactive it all was. So happy we came and will definitely return!”
– Elda P.
Grateful for this space
“This is a lovely museum that anyone and everyone should take a moment to explore. It’s a really wonderful way to celebrate community, education, and culture. Grateful for this space and the kind staff that sweeten the experience.”
– Kai Cimmino