Arrowhead Guided Tour Summer 2026

Online reservations CLOSE at 8:55am each MORNING so plan ahead! Some tickets reserved for walk-ins.

by Berkshire County Historical Society at Arrowhead· Pittsfield, MA
From$23.32

What to Expect

Touring Herman Melville's former home is an exciting experience for literature enthusiasts and history buffs alike. The author of the iconic novel "Moby Dick" lived in the home for over 13 years, and visitors can see the room where he wrote some of his most famous works. Additionally, the house itself is a beautiful example of mid-18th century architecture and provides a glimpse into the daily life of an American literary giant.

Includes

Currently, the Berkshire County Historical Society operates Arrowhead as an historic house museum, giving tours of the home in which Herman Melville produced some of his greatest work. It also serves as the headquarters of BCHS, housing offices and a vast collection and archives.

The grounds at Arrowhead are open and free to the public from dawn to dusk. Feel free to walk our two small trails and/or bring a picnic lunch.

Duration

50 miniutes

Address

Arrowhead Barn, 780 Holmes Rd, Pittsfield, MA 01201

Pricing

Adult$22
Senior · age 65+$20
Student · Ages 13-17$10
Child · Ages 0-12Free
BCHS Individual Member · ID or Membership Card required day of tour • 1 per TourFree
BCHS Family Member · ID or Membership Card required day of tour • Up to 4Free
Mount/Arrowhead Adult · Must show The Mount ticket/receipt no more than 2 days old.$18
Health Connector · ID or Membership Card required day of tour • Up to 4Free
Blue Star Member · Military ID required day of tour • Up to 5 immediate family per TourFree
NARM Member · ID or Membership Card required day of tour • 1 per Tour unless Family member, then 2Free
NARM Member · ID or Membership Card required day of tour • 1 per Tour unless Family member, then 2Free
WIC Card Holder · ID or Membership Card required day of tour • Up to 4Free
EBT Card Holder · ID or Membership Card required day of tour • Up to 4Free
Library Pass · Library Pass with BCHS at Arrowhead Logo required day of Tour. • 2 per TourFree
Hancock Shaker Village/Arrowhead Adult discount · Receipt from Hancock Shaker Village not more than 2 days old required day of tour.$17
MA Teacher's Member · Must show membership card day of tour.$11
MA Teacher's Member$11

Prices are typical; see the booking calendar for live availability and rates.

Cancellation Policy

Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 24 hours' notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit if Arrowhead closes due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Email us at [email protected] and/or call us at 413-442-1793 Ext. 10. Leave a message if you reach our voicemail. We will get back to you.

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