SEASON 2025

REGULAR HOURS AND TOURS OF THE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
WILL RESUME ON
MAY 14, 2025

Questions? Write to us at chesterwood@savingplaces.org

Planning a Group Tour?
We can accommodate groups of up to 25 people (larger groups will be split into two tours.) Please allow at least 1.5 hours for your visit. Chesterwood provides public restrooms, a picnic area and a Gift Shop. There is no cafe on the premises. There are several restaurants in nearby downtown Stockbridge or Lenox. Private group tours are $18 per person. Please send inquiries to us at chesterwood@savingplaces.org

Renovations to the Residence are complete!
Learn more about the residence and the rehabilitation project here.

Accessibility
All the walkways between buildings are paved and all the buildings have entrance ramps. Visitors may be dropped off directly at the Visitor Center at the Barn. There are handicapped parking spaces available in the parking area. A wheel chair or gallery stool is available upon request.
The Woodland Walk is mostly flat with a well-cleared path. Service animals are allowed.

About Chesterwood
Chesterwood is a historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the former summer home, studio and gardens of America’s foremost 20th century public sculptor. Daniel Chester French is best known for Minute Man, 1874 (Concord, MA) and the seated figure of Abraham Lincoln for the Lincoln Memorial, 1922 (Washington, DC). French's public sculpture work can be seen throughout the United States and even abroad. Visitors to Chesterwood will experience the life and work of this prolific and successful artist. It is an excellent example of creative placemaking by an artist who planned and created what he considered to be a paradise for him and his family.

While participating in highlight tours as well as open touring hours of the buildings, grounds and collection, visitors of all ages will enjoy exploring this site for creativity and inspiration designed by French in conjunction with the classical architect, Henry Bacon, as well as the well-known ornithologist, William Brewster. Hundreds of French's preliminary models and final works in bronze and marble are on view in the artist's Studio, in the Barn Gallery and in the Collections Gallery. The formal Studio garden and woodland walk also offer a quiet respite in harmony with the man-made and natural surroundings.

COVID-19 CODE OF COURTESY

Use of facemasks is optional for all visitors.
Please be respectful of those who choose to wear facemasks. 

For the health and safety of all:

• Social distancing is always a good idea—please be mindful of other guests.

• If you are not feeling well or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 as defined by the CDC, have been exposed to anyone with the virus within the last ten days, or have been advised to self-quarantine within the last ten days, please plan to visit at a later time.