Smith College Museum of Art, Northampton

Name: Smith College Museum of Art
Address: 20 Elm St, Northampton, 01063-6304, United States
Telephone: +1 413-585-2760

#5 among attractions in Northampton

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Smith College Museum of Art, Northampton

Facts and practical information

The Smith College Museum of Art, is an art museum in Northampton, Massachusetts connected with Smith College. The museum is known for its compilation of American and European art of the 19th and 20th centuries, including works by Edgar Degas, Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Gustave Courbet, Paul Cézanne, Claude Monet, Georges Seurat, Albert Bierstadt, John Singer Sargent and others. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1870 (154 years ago)Coordinates: 42°19'8"N, 72°38'10"W

Address

20 Elm StNorthampton 01063-6304 United States

Contact

+1 413-585-2760

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Day trips

Smith College Museum of Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Iron Horse Music Hall, Norwottuck Branch Rail Trail, The Botanic Garden of Smith College, Academy of Music Theatre.

~1190 ftE
Dancing, Nightlife
Iron Horse Music Hall, Northampton
6 min walk • The Iron Horse Music Hall is a music venue located in Northampton, Massachusetts, west of Boston and north of Springfield, Massachusetts. Its motto is Music Alone Shall Live.
1.3 miNE
Hiking, Trail, Bike trail
Norwottuck Branch Rail Trail, Northampton
35 min walk • The Norwottuck Branch Rail Trail, formerly the Norwottuck Rail Trail, is an 11-mile combination bicycle/pedestrian paved rail trail running from Northampton, Massachusetts, through Hadley and Amherst, to Belchertown, Massachusetts.
~1130 ftW
Garden, Park, Botanical garden
The Botanic Garden of Smith College, Northampton
6 min walk • The Botanic Garden of Smith College is located on the campus of Smith College, in Northampton, Massachusetts, United States. It consists of a fine selection of woody trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, and an excellent collection of tropical and subtropical plants in The Lyman Conservatory.
~890 ftSE
Theater, Cinema, Historical place
Academy of Music Theatre, Northampton
5 min walk • The Academy of Music Theatre is located in and owned by the City of Northampton, Massachusetts, which received the deed in 1892 from former owner and builder Edward H. R. Lyman. It opened in 1891 and was the first municipally owned theater in the United States.
0.5 miE
Museum
Beer Can Museum, Northampton
14 min walk • The Beer Can Museum, located in East Taunton, Massachusetts, is a collection of more than 5,000 different beer cans, along with beer can folk art and crafts, beer can clothing, beer can telephones and radios, and a beer can and breweriana related library.
1.5 miNE
Trail, Bike trail, Bridge
Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge, Northampton
38 min walk • The Norwottuck Rail Trail Bridge is a former crossing of Boston and Maine Railroad over the Connecticut River in western Massachusetts, connecting the towns of Northampton and Hadley, by the Norwottuck Rail Trail, which is currently used for bicycle and foot traffic.
1.5 miNE
Bridge, Vernacular architecture
Calvin Coolidge Bridge, Northampton
39 min walk • The Calvin Coolidge Memorial Bridge is a major crossing of the Connecticut River in western Massachusetts, connecting the towns of Northampton and Hadley. The bridge carries Route 9 across the river, where it connects to Interstate 91.
~970 ftSE
Park
Pulaski Park, Northampton
5 min walk • Pulaski Park is a small urban park located in the city of Northampton, Massachusetts. It is situated on Main Street between the City Hall and the Academy of Music Theatre.
~770 ftS
Library of presidential and private items
Forbes Library, Northampton
4 min walk • The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library of 30th U.S. president Calvin Coolidge.
~170 ftSW
Universities and schools
Smith College, Northampton
1 min walk • Smith College is a private liberal arts women's college in Northampton, Massachusetts. It was chartered in 1871 by Sophia Smith and opened in 1875.
~1440 ftW
Neighbourhood
Elm Street Historic District, Northampton
7 min walk • The Elm Street/Round Hill Historic District is a local historic district in the city of Northampton, Massachusetts. Established in 1994 along one mile of Elm Street it was expanded to include Round Hill Road in 2012.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Smith College Museum of Art open?

Smith College Museum of Art is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Smith College Museum of Art?

Nearby attractions include Smith College, Northampton (1 min walk), Forbes Library, Northampton (4 min walk), Academy of Music Theatre, Northampton (5 min walk), Smith College Archives, Northampton (5 min walk).

How to get to Smith College Museum of Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to Smith College Museum of Art:

Bus

Peter Pan (7 min walk)

Train

Northampton (13 min walk)