Berkshire Museum October, November Events
 |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Museum announced its slate of upcoming on-site programs and events.
From an adult-oriented program that explores the Egyptian afterlife to the return of their PJ Nights, there’s something for curious minds of all ages.
The museum’s biggest upcoming event, Creatures of the Night at the Museum, is inspired by Soulful Creatures: Animal Mummies in Ancient Egypt, an exhibition on loan from the Brooklyn Museum and currently on view at the Berkshire Museum through January 17, 2027. Designed for adult audiences, this escape room-style experience challenges participants to comple a series of tasks and puzzles to reach their final destination: the Field of Reeds.
This event is $25 for Berkshire Museum members and $30 for the general public. Cash bar and light refreshments will be available throughout the event. Event runs Friday, Nov. 6, 5:30 – 8:00PM. Pre-registration is encouraged.
For those looking for more child-focused programming, the museum will be bringing its popular PJ Night back to the museum on Friday, Nov. 13, 5:30 – 7:30PM. This FREE event features guest readers from across the community, including library leaders, educators, and local advocates for literacy.
Families will be able to enjoy dedicated reading spaces throughout the museum, and every child in attendance will receive a free book to take home courtesy of United Way. Readers will be stationed in galleries across the museum, sharing stories that connect to exhibits inside the museum and the surrounding community. Guests will also be able to create their own take-home bookmark in a hands-on craft activity.
For Halloween-themed fun can visit the museum on Saturday, Oct. 31, for their Mad! Science Shows at 11:00AM and 2:00PM. During this all-ages program, attendees will see a show focusing on "crazy" experiments, led by one of the museum's educators.
Guests are encouraged to come in costume. Program is $5 plus general admission. Pre-registration is also encouraged for this event.
Members of the public interested in learning more can visit berkshiremuseum.org or call the museum at 413-443-7171 to learn more. Berkshire Museum is open every week, Friday – Wednesday, 10:00AM – 5:00PM. It is closed on Thursdays and on select holidays throughout the year.
