The Bidwell House Museum is an authentically restored historic home, filled with 18th and 19th century furniture and surrounded by 194 acres of gorgeous grounds and hiking trails. Come learn about the early settlement of the Berkshires!
A Historical Gem in Western Massachusetts
The Bidwell House Museum, about an hour east of Albany, is an historic house and museum that tell the story of those who lived in the Berkshires centuries ago. The authentic 1760s homestead remained in the Bidwell family through three generations and was lovingly restored to its original appearance starting in the 1960's. It opened as a Museum in 1990 and is furnished with 18th and 19th century decorative arts and period pieces.
The 194 acres of property surrounding the Museum includes hiking trails and foot paths and there is a self-guided walking tour along the Native American Interpretive Trail and the Outside the House Tour. The grounds also contain beautiful gardens, including the Heritage Vegetable Garden showcasing plants that were common during Colonial times, along with an heirloom herb garden, a pollinator garden, and the remains of an orchard.
Plan Your Visit to the Bidwell House
The Bidwell House is open for guided tours by appointment only. From May to Oct, tours take place on Mon, Th, Fri and Sat at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. Tours can be booked, weather permitting, in the off-season depending on docent availability. To book at tour call 413-528-6888 or email bidwellhm2@gmail.com. The gardens and grounds are open at no charge, year-round, for hiking, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing.
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