Most likely, but it depends on the venue

FAQ: I’m vaccinated. Do I have to wear a mask?

Most likely, but it depends on the venue

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On May 29, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts rescinded almost all its COVID-19 regulations, bringing guidelines in line with those from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But while fully vaccinated individuals no longer need to mask indoors or outdoors, individual businesses and organizations may still require you to mask regardless of your vaccination status.

To help you navigate the Berkshire cultural scene this summer, we’ve put together a list of Frequently Asked Questions, with answers that were up-to-date as of press time. We encourage readers to check a venue’s website before heading out for a visit.

Q. I’m fully vaccinated, do I have to wear a mask while visiting a museum?

It depends on the museum.

Both the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art and the Berkshire Museum “strongly encourage all visitors, regardless of vaccination status, to continue wearing face coverings while in the galleries” to help protect the health of patrons who are ineligible to receive the vaccine because of health conditions or age restrictions. Mass MoCA is still requiring masks at all performances and for unvaccinated individuals.

At the Norman Rockwell Museum and The Clark Art Institute, visitors are required to wear a mask while indoors, regardless of vaccination status. The Clark is requiring masks for patrons age 5 and over; the Rockwell is requiring masks for visitors age 2 and over.

Social distancing is still encouraged.

Q. When planning a museum trip, are advanced timed tickets still required?

Advance tickets are still required by The Clark and highly recommended by Mass MoCA, the Berkshire Museum and the Norman Rockwell Museum. Walk-in admissions are available at Mass MoCA and the Berkshire Museum but are subject to timed entry and capacity limitations.

Q. We’re planning a trip to Tanglewood. Will we be able to picnic on the Lawn?

Yes. You’ll have plenty of space, as Tanglewood’s overall capacity will be limited to 50 percent of its normal 18,000 patrons. Overall, 9,000 listeners will be on the property at one time — up to 2,400 listeners will be seated in the Koussevitzky Music Shed and 6,600 on the Lawn. Social distancing protocols will be in place for those seated in the Shed, with 3-feet of space between ticket holders.

While masking and social distancing no longer will be required, the Berkshire Symphony Orchestra recently announced both precautions are recommended for unvaccinated audience members.

Q. We have theater tickets. Will we be required to wear a mask?

Again, we encourage patrons to check with the individual theater company. Keep in mind that even though the state says you no longer need to mask if vaccinated, venues in the Berkshires must adhere to union agreements that may keep masking in place.