North Adams
MCLA is located in North Adams, in the northwestern corner of Massachusetts. We’re
part of the Berkshires, an area known for majestic mountain ranges, hiking trails,
and natural splendor, as well as some of the nation’s most notable cultural landmarks.
The Great Outdoors
Take it all in at the summit of Mount Greylock, Massachusetts’ highest peak, or hit
the slopes at nearby Jiminy Peak. Hike a section of the Appalachian Trail, or take
Route 2 over the Hairpin Turn to visit one of many Berkshire Natural Resources Council
sites.
Arts and Culture
MCLA students are a stone’s throw from MASS MoCA, the nation’s largest museum of contemporary
art. (Make sure you stop at MCLA’s own Gallery 51 on the way.) The Clark Art Institute,
Tanglewood, Jacob’s Pillow, and the Williamstown Theatre Festival are all easily accessible
from campus.
Explore the Berkshires
MCLA plays a vital part in the Berkshires’ economic and cultural landscape. Our students
intern at nearly every major company, nonprofit, and public organization, and our
alumni are key players in conversations around education, culture, the arts, and economic
development.
When you come visit our campus, make sure to experience the other things that make the Berkshires special.
The Berkshire Visitors Bureau, Explore North Adams, and Destination Williamstown will help you find out what’s going on while you’re here (and all three have lists
of overnight accommodations).
