What
to do on your visit
Jacob’s Pillow is an extraordinary place to see dance—unparalleled
in the intimacy of experience, the deep sense of history and innovation,
and the wealth of activities every day. Visitors are especially
fond of staying for the entire day.
Show
up around noon to enjoy a picnic lunch on the Great Lawn. Then
explore the grounds of this National Historic Landmark—stroll
the gardens, walk the Wetlands Trail, observe dancers or students
in rehearsal, or soak up the idyllic atmosphere pretty much anywhere
on campus.
To
get an idea of Jacob's Pillow, visit the Photo
Gallery, take a photo
tour, or see the center of campus
in a panoramic
view.
During
the Festival, guided tours of the campus meet in the Welcome Center
Saturdays at 5:30pm.
From
noon until the final curtain, explore
the Archives, with rare holdings
encompassing 90 years of dance, video stations, a library, and
exhibits.
At
6:30pm, attend free outdoor performances at Inside/Out.
Learn
more about dance from artists and Pillow Scholars-in-Residence
in our series of
PillowTalks, as
well as Pre-Show
Talks before every single show,
and
Post-Show Talks.
Enjoy
dinner and drinks at the Pillow
Café or Pub, or have a
snack at the Tea Garden, Coffee Bar or Ice Cream Bar.
You
can even take a class! Morning
Jumpstart Classes are
held Monday through Thursday, 8-9am. Take a Master
Class from artists performing
at the Pillow, Sundays 10:30am-12pm. Children's
Intergenerational Classes are
offered as a partnership between Jacob's Pillow and the Becket
Arts Center. All classes are held during the summer festival.
See
world-class dance performances as part of the 10-week
Festival.
After
the show, pick up a gift or souvenir of dance memorabilia, books,
videos, and unique Pillow items at the Pillow
Store.
Don't forget the Special
Events, held at the Pillow
during the summer season, and at other locations throughout the
year.
