Directions

Sterling and Francine Clark Institute

The Clark Art Institute is located on South Street, one-half mile south of the junction of Routes 2 and 7 in the center of Williamstown. The Clark is about three hours by car from Boston and New York City and about one hour from Lenox, Massachusetts, and Albany, New York. The Mohawk Trail (Route 2) provides scenic approaches from the east and west.

Directions from the North:
Take Route 7 south into Williamstown. At the intersection of Routes 7 and 2, turn right. Proceed all the way around a small rotary past the Williams Inn and the public library. Turn right onto South Street. The Clark is on the right about one-half mile down South Street.

Directions from the East:
Take the Massachusetts Turnpike west to Exit 2 (Lee). Turn right off the exit ramp onto Route 20 west toward Lee/Pittsfield. Follow Route 20 west to Route 7 north into Williamstown. As you enter town, Route 7 proceeds around a small rotary. From the rotary, turn right onto South Street. The Clark is on the right about one-half mile down South Street.

Alternate Scenic Route from the East (not recommended in snow):
Take Route 2 west all the way to Williamstown. As you enter town, proceed past Williams College and onto a small rotary. Proceed all the way around the rotary past the Williams Inn and the public library. Turn right onto South Street. The Clark is on the right about one-half mile down South Street.

Directions from the South:
Take the Taconic Parkway north to Route 295 east. Take Route 295 to Route 22 north. Take Route 22 north to Route 43 east. Take Route 43 east to Route 7 north into Williamstown Take Route 2 east to Williamstown. After you enter Williamstown (at the top of the Petersburg Pass), you will proceed downhill for a few miles to a “T” intersection with MA Route 7. Take a left and follow Route 7 north to the small rotary. From the rotary, turn right onto South Street. The Clark is on the right about one-half mile down South Street.

Directions from the West:
Take Interstate 87 north to Exit 7 (Route 7 east). Follow Route 7 east to Route 278. Turn right onto Route 278. Follow Route 278 to Route 2 east. Take Route 2 east to Williamstown. As you enter town, Route 2 proceeds around a small rotary. From the rotary, turn right onto South Street. The Clark is on the right about one-half mile down South Street.