WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Summer 2024 at the Clark Art Institute brings new opportunities to discover some of its special exhibitions, opportunities to visit for free, a host of free events and activities, and free bus transportation between Williamstown and North Adams.

Free Evening Hours

The Clark is adding extended evening hours and free admission on select dates this summer. Beginning June 19, the Clark offers free admission from 5 to 9 pm on Wednesdays through Sept. 25, 2024. Visitors can enjoy free evening access to two of its special exhibitions, "Guillaume Lethière" and "Fragile Beauty: Treasures from the Corning Museum of Glass." The Museum Store is stocked with new merchandise and will be open during the evening hours. Food service will also be available on Wednesday evenings.

Free Bus Service

Through a special arrangement, Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) and the Clark have partnered to offer extended bus service on BRTA's popular Route 3 line that runs between Williamstown and North Adams. On Wednesday evenings from June 19 through Sept.  25, bus service departing from the Clark to North Adams will be extended, with the last bus leaving at 9:05 pm. Bus service departing from the Clark at 7:45 or later is free of charge. Connecting bus service in North Adams runs until 10:30 pm.

Support for the free bus fare is provided by Adams Community Bank and Allen & Company.

Free Admission Days

To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the opening of the Tadao Ando-designed Clark Center and the grand reopening of the Clark following its campus expansion program, the Clark offers free admission for all on July 4. The Clark is open from 10 am to 5 pm on Independence Day.

On July 14, the Clark's Community Day program offers another opportunity to enjoy free admission for all. The Clark's galleries are open from 10 am to 5 pm. A full slate of special activities is planned from 11 am to 4 pm. Visitors can learn about glass, printmaking, and collage through art-making activities geared to all ages. Live figure-drawing sessions will happen throughout the day, along with live music performances, and fun surprises for all ages! A wide variety of food service offerings from the Clark's Café 7 and other local vendors will be available throughout the day. This event happens rain or shine.