Aquarium View underwater life well above sea level. Learn more about the program and follow the progress of two of the turtles by visiting our Head Start page. The Berkshire Museum, recognized as one of the finest small Museums in the nation, is one of the few Museums where art, history and the natural world are displayed in one place. Founded in 1903 by noted Dalton philanthropist Zenas Crane, the Museum exhibits a diverse permanent collection in 18 galleries encompassing three floors. The Natural Science Collection is the Museum's largest.
Galleries display life sciences, bio geology, paleontology, and earth science.
The Art Collection includes ancient art from the Middle East, Egypt, Greece, Rome, and China. European Art from the 14th - 19th century include works by Juan Pons, and Bernardo Strozzi. At the heart of the collection are the above mentioned works from the Hudson River School. The Refrigerator Art Gallery is designed to exclusively hang children's works of art. Many exhibits incorporate dioramas, always a source of fascination for the little ones.