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The Clark Art Institute, Williamstown

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Home to a large collection of Fresh Impressionist paintings, The Clark Art Institute is especially noted for housing over 30 paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Established by prominent art collectors Robert Sterling and Francine Clark to house their vast private collection of European works, the museum now serves as both a gallery and a research center, offering numerous public lectures throughout the year. In addition to masterpieces by some of the biggest names of Impressionism, the museum also features paintings by great American artists including Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, and Mary Cassatt. Pick up a multimedia guide at the admissions desk, or download the museum's free mobile app to help you find your way around this vast collection. Choose to start, finish, or center your holiday on a trip to The Clark Art Institute by using our Williamstown planning site .

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• By Irwin G

  A fried recommended we visit the museum and we it was not disappointing. The sound demonstration was an amazing experience and the art display was as good as most small museums with the Renoir especia...  more »

• By tjohnboston

  Went to Clark Institute to see Renoir Exhibit. If you are a Renoir fan, you'll love this. It was interesting to see the development of his style through 70 different paintings. Still, I am a bigger fa...  more »

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• By Naomi Youngstein

  Renoir show was incredible and well researched by the tour guide. I loved that the museum had so much lovely outdoor space including hiking trails through woods and pastures. The patio and reflecting pools provide a stunning spot for a rest between exhibits.

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• By David Pittelli

  This is arguably the greatest medium-sized museum in the world. It would be worth visiting for the Bouguereau masterpiece "Nymphs and Satyr" all by itself. Its family days were also wonderful outings when I lived in the area with young children.

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