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Williams College Museum of Art

Museum

The campus art museum at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts, with modern and historical collections; visitors include students and art lovers attending rotating exhibitions, talks and campus tours.

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Williams College Museum of Art essentials

Address: Williams College Museum of Art, 15 Lawrence Hall Drive, Williamstown, MA 01267, USA
Website: wcma.williams.edu
Hours: Tue-Sun 11:00am-5:00pm, closed Mondays (check for term breaks and holidays)
Admission: Free admission (donations appreciated); some special exhibitions may charge entry
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Williams College Museum of Art

Summer for full programming and nearby festivals; autumn for foliage and quieter galleries.

Summer
June-August · 15-27°C
College galleries are open and Williamstown hosts summer festivals and performing arts at nearby venues.
Autumn
September-November · 5-18°C
Fall foliage on the college campus provides dramatic backdrops for the museum.

Weather & Climate near Williams College Museum of Art

Climate

Williams College Museum of Art's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -12°C to 27°C. Abundant rainfall (1074 mm/year), wettest in June, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 23 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - -12° - -1° -12° 73 mm - - 3.2 m/s - -
February - -11° - 1° -10° 67 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
March - -5° - 6° -4° 80 mm - - 3.5 m/s - -
April - 1° - 13° 5° 90 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
May - 7° - 20° 13° 103 mm - - 3.0 m/s - -
June - 11° - 25° 18° 104 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
July - 14° - 27° 21° 99 mm - - 2.4 m/s - -
August - 13° - 26° 20° 103 mm - - 2.2 m/s - -
September - 9° - 22° 15° 87 mm - - 2.3 m/s - -
October - 3° - 15° 8° 86 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
November - -2° - 9° 1° 97 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -
December - -8° - 2° -7° 85 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Williams College Museum of Art

WCMA is in Williamstown, MA. From Pittsfield or North Adams take MA-2 (Mohawk Trail) or local roads; the museum is a short drive from the center of Williamstown and near Williams College campus parking. The nearest Amtrak station is in Pittsfield; bus services connect to Williamstown.

Tips for Visiting Williams College Museum of Art

  • Check the college calendar - opening hours sometimes change for college events or holidays.
  • WCMA's collection is small but carefully curated; ask staff about highlights such as the photography and contemporary collections.
  • The museum shop and nearby campus café make for a pleasant post-visit stop; the college grounds are also worth a walk.