Williams College Museum of Art Museum
College art museum with regional and contemporary collections
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.
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.
Best Time to Visit Williams College Museum of Art#
Summer for full programming and nearby festivals; autumn for foliage and quieter galleries.
Weather & Climate near Williams College Museum of Art#
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.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (104 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
