AI suggested I come here after some research with a day off gap and it was kinda a life changing…read moreexperience for me. It is next level poshness. For I felt like the first time, art spoke to me in a way where it was interesting and I didn't feel confined to refined boundaries. Truly nouveau, some of it shiny, some of it interactive. While I didn't like all of it, I loved like 97% of it and would come back just for this but maybe with a concert thrown in too. I couldn't take pics but there was an exhibit you had to reserve and one was an all illuminated white world as if I was in some weird imaginary futuristic TV show with expensive production. To complement the light show was a dark show that I didn't care for and that one was a lot more popular apparently. I am probably the only one who went to the spaceship on this particular Wednesday, which was at the boiler house that not everyone realizes you can look at , no AC with 90ish degrees weather, and 2 flights of older industrial metal stairs lol. Not for the super fragile physically. I could not recognize any of the nouveau artists but I could understand why they were on display in all their visual unspoken statements and documentation. They were certainly artists of a very nature I could get used to and eventually groove to, in a nerdy sorta avant garde way that is, dare I say, a modern nod to Andy Warhol. It's not only a museum for modern patrons, but also the groundwork that has propelled North Adams to the inclusive community it has become. The art and the nice atmosphere to live in make for picturesque western Massachusetts expensive to live in and some surprising food variety for the size of the communities. There was also a tea experience this day where you did a calming practice and expressed an emotion thought anonymously via red leaves dropped on a box and a red ball was dropped in for a tree sculpture. I overheard the staff from there toward the end of the day it was attended so so. I think because you had to go all the way to the end of the building to experience it, maybe not everyone wanted to walk that far. Mass Moca truly is "Mass-I've".

Probably the most interesting art museum in Mass. If you're in the Boston area, it is a bit of a…read moredrive--we turned it into a weekend getaway, and it was worth it. The museum is massive, with tons of exhibits. You'll find a mix of contemporary art, immersive installations, plus regular live performances. We spent hours exploring/wandering. Some exhibits lean abstract or experimental, so it helps to go in with an open mind, but that's part of the appeal. Overall, it's a must-visit, and I hope to come back to catch their dusk/dawn exhibit, which seems to be a staple.

Good small museum that only shows a fraction of holdings. Eclectic; show we saw was related to…read morecourses and paintings, objects, sculptures related to them. Because it's smaller, don't get "museum fatigue." Good complement to the much bigger Clark nearby!

Nice little college Museum apparently they are building a new museum. Looking forward to seeing…read morewhat they do in the future.

My first time with tarot, and I didn't know what to expect. Nadine set me at ease and explained she…read morewasn't going to tell my future or anything, but we would do the reading and see what resonated with me. She didn't ask me anything about myself at first, so that she wouldn't be biased when she did the reading. But afterward we discussed the cards, and she listened to me with so much empathy and insight. And I loved the poem that synthesized the reading and our talk. I did this sort of on a whim but it turned out to be a valuable experience.

With the colder months setting in and the depletion of sunlight, confusion had hovered over me. To…read moreregain some clarity i asked for N's( they/ them) guidance. I thought about 2 questions that intertwined with one another as i shuffled the deck before handing the cards over to them. I kept my questions within myself. N, placed the cards down studied them, mumbling some "hmmmms." Flipping each card and explaining the placement and each picture's meaning( ex: the hermit, time w self to gain clarity) the answers seemed to unfold right before my eyes! The reading felt open minded and v focused on my needs. It was therapeutic to say the least. N's choice of words and focus made me feel as if i was a star/ sun. In this sometimes dark world its helpful to have someone like N showing me my potential to clear my own path! Thank you!!!!

There is something for everyone at this museum, and you can't beat the price of free admission (but…read moreplease consider donating!) There are three interesting levels chock full of North Adams/Northern Berkshire history. The bottom floor is divided into a series of rooms - a map room, a mock school house, a room dedicated to police and fire services, etc. The second floor is perhaps my favorite, as it has a large train centerpiece which is based off of the area railways. There's an amazing vintage Amtrak electronic schedule sign, which is beyond neat. There's also a room dedicated to the local floral and fauna of the area, with a large section highlighting beekeeping. The third floor is also pretty cool, with a black light room, which kids will definitely enjoy. All and all, this is obviously a huge labor of love by the people who run the museum, and the volunteers working there were an absolute delight and totally knowledgeable. If you're in the area, visiting Mass MoCa, consider popping by this place. It's a bit hard to find (it's across from the heritage state park museum), but it's totally worth it.

This was a delight- Unexpected and serendipitous. There are…read moretimes in life when one feels like a very lucky event has happened and this was one of them. We started at MoCA, needed lunch and happened on a cool restaurant, the freight yard restaurant and pub (FYP). We heard of the 5 mile tunnel in North Adams extending to Florida, ma, and were interested in finding a portal. We asked the server and she pointed us to this museum. Happily it was open on Sunday afternoon. Oh my! It was charming, fascinating, and full of information. There are 3 floors with much to see. The trains on the second floor were mesmerizing. Beautiful exhibits - so much to see.. We had to tear ourselves away from this amazing place because we needed daylight to navigate to the eastern portal of the tunnel (Hoosac) in Florida, ma. The museum attendant provided us with directions. He was so knowledgeable and helpful. One of those special experiences that will be remembered. we loved this museum. It was a special experience. Looking forward to returning.

My daughter has danced with Miss Jackie for many years, starting at another studio where she taught…read morebefore opening her own studio. Miss Jackie helped her realize her passion and has been a mentor to her in dance and in life. She knows how to be a friend to her students when appropriate, but is also effective in instruction and guidance.

Fabulous artist with a dynamic collection of art sculpture, paintings and drawings from his private…read morecollection and other artists. The art space is remarkable and proves the ability to reuse space in a creative manner. Overall, the museum is great. If you appreciate underrated artists, contemporary art and creative/unique art space, you'll appreciate the Berkshire Art Museum

Went to see Camino Real, which I have seen before, but many years ago. I have been to Williamstown…read moreTheatre a number of times before and always considered it a top quality theater. This is the worst experience I've ever had at a theater. We couldn't understand a word said by most of the actors. There were two or three who were able to project and enunciate, but all of the others were completely inaudible. A professional company could have miked them properly. It completely ruined the experience for my two friends of mine (one left during the intermission. The other two of us had seen it before so at least had some notion of what was going on.) During the intermission I complained and they offered us nothing, no help, no audio enhancement, change of seats, partial or full refund, nothing. It turned out there *were* audio enhancement headsets that my friend was able to find, but these weren't mentioned to me. I was able to rush to get one, but it simply made the poor sound quality louder, tho no more intelligible. When I wrote to the "Audience Engagement Manager" (who I had to rustle up myself, because, again, the staff who I complained to were unhelpful and in fact told me that there was NOBODY I could speak to at the theater, either while I was there or even afterwards), she offered nothing. When pressed, repeatedly, she offered to give me a description of the "options" for sound improvement for next season. Why would I go back next season??

Inventive productions that take risks without losing quality.read more

Fabulous artist with a dynamic collection of art sculpture, paintings and drawings. It's incredible…read moreto view his studio, obtaining a true perspective of an artists workspace and inspiration.

New great addition to the art scene of North Adams! You can get into the gallery before entering…read morethe museum, it's right in front of the main parking lot of MASS MoCA. The space is a collaborative gallery, showing contemporary art from different galleries from the area and New York City. Painting, photography, prints, works on paper, sculptures and ceramics. A must to check out before or after looking at MASS MoCA museum!

Out of all of the galleries popping up in North Adams, this is definitely the most professional…read morelooking gallery in the area. The gallery features museum quality shows and is located right next to MASS MoCA. Definitely stop by this gallery if you are completing an art crawl in the area!