Directions
Williams College is located in the center of Williamstown, along Route 2 (Main
Street), next to the junction of Routes 2 and 7 in the northwest corner of Massachusetts.
The museum is about one hour's drive from the Massachusetts Turnpike and Interstates
91, 90, and 87. Driving time from Boston or New York City is about three hours;
from Albany, NY, about one hour; and two hours from Bradley International
Airport outside of Hartford, CT.
From New York City and points south
I-87 north to I-84 east
I-84 east to the Taconic Parkway north
Taconic Parkway north to Route 295 east
Route 295 east to Route 22 north
Route 22 north to Route 43 east
Route 43 east to Route 7 north
Route 7 north to Route 2 east
From Boston and points east
Route 2 west all the way to Williamstown
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Mass Pike (I-90) west to Lee (exit 2)
Route 20 west to Route 7 north
Route 7 north to Route 2 east
From Bradley International Airport (Hartford, CT)
Follow signs to I-91 north
Exit on Mass Pike (I-90) west to Lee (exit 2)
Route 20 west to Route 7 north
Route 7 north to Route 2 east
From Albany, NY, and points west
Route 7 east to Route 278
Turn right on Rt. 278 to Route 2
Turn left on Route 2 east
From the Albany International Airport
At airport exit turn left
Follow signs to I-87 north (Northway to Montreal)
Exit Route 7 east to Route 278
Turn right on Rt. 278 to Route 2
Turn left on Route 2 east
From Bennington, VT, and points north
Route 7 south to Route 2
Turn left on Route 2 east
Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday, 1-5 pm
The museum is closed Mondays (except Labor Day and Columbus Day) and New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
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Admission is free. The museum is wheelchair accessible.
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Parking in front of the museum is limited. Additional parking is available across the street in the lower lot behind the Thompson Memorial Chapel and in other lots on campus (please see campus map).
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Group Tours
Bus tours are welcome. Groups are urged to notify the museum three weeks in advance. Tour guides are available by appointment. For information, please contact Rebecca Hayes in the education department at (413) 597-2038. |