Things to do in The Berkshires

The Berkshires · Self-paced, 3 to 4 hours · $25 per adult

One of the biggest contemporary art museums in the country, in a restored 19th-century factory complex where the scale of the work is half the fun. Open year-round but closed Tuesdays, Thanksgiving and Christmas, and wear comfortable shoes because it's huge.

The Berkshires · Self-paced, 2 to 3 hours · $22 per adult

A world-class collection of Impressionist and old master paintings in Williamstown, set on 140 acres with walking trails and a reflecting pool. Open year-round, closed most Mondays outside July and August, and free for kids under 18 and on first Sundays from October to May.

The Berkshires · Self-paced, 2 hours · $25 per adult

The largest collection of Rockwell's original work, just outside Stockbridge, with his actual studio moved onto the grounds. Open year-round; the studio tours run on a limited spring and summer schedule, so check dates and book a slot ahead.

The Berkshires · About 2 to 3 hours · $20 per adult

A living history museum with the famous round stone barn, Shaker furniture and farm animals, about 10 minutes west of Pittsfield. It's open Friday to Sunday, 11am to 4pm, through November 29, then closes for winter until spring, so it's best May to October.