Children's Museums

Emily Dickinson Museum

Name: Emily Dickinson Museum
Address: 220 Main St, Amherst, MA 01002, Amherst, MA, US
Telephone: (413) 542-8161
Rating: 4.8

★★★★☆ 4.8 (410 reviews)

📍 220 Main St, Amherst, MA 01002

📞 (413) 542-8161

🌐 www.emilydickinsonmuseum.org/visit

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	10 AM–5 PM
Thursday	10 AM–5 PM
Friday	10 AM–5 PM
Saturday	10 AM–5 PM
Sunday	10 AM–5 PM

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About Emily Dickinson Museum

The famous poet's birthplace & home. Birthplace & home of the famous poet & recluse, now offering exhibits, guided tours & a bookshop. The museum preserves two distinct houses with contrasting restoration approaches: Emily Dickinson's Homestead is restored to its 19th-century appearance during her lifetime, while The Evergreens (her brother's house) maintains its original interior as it was, offering visitors two different preservation philosophies side-by-side. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 410 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Historic House Museum
Location: Emily Dickinson's Homestead and The Evergreens, Amherst
Main Features: Two historic houses and three acres where poet was born, died, and wrote
Admission Options: Guided tours (daily) or self-guided general admission (select weekends)
Special Feature: Free audio landscape tour app available

💡 Did You Know?

⭐The museum preserves two distinct houses with contrasting restoration approaches: Emily Dickinson's Homestead is restored to its 19th-century appearance during her lifetime, while The Evergreens (her brother's house) maintains its original interior as it was, offering visitors two different preservation philosophies side-by-side
⭐The museum offers a unique intimate experience allowing visitors to spend a dedicated hour in Emily Dickinson's personal writing room, the space where she composed her famous poetry
⭐The museum provides in-room docent guides during general admission visits and offers a free audio landscape tour app called 'Grounds of Memory' to enhance the three-acre historic grounds experience
🏛️A major Homestead roof replacement project is underway in spring 2026, with the museum remaining open during restoration and research phases beginning for final Homestead restoration

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Book guided tours in advance and arrive early to secure a knowledgeable guide — reviewers consistently praised passionate, well-informed guides who significantly enhanced their experience, making the tour worth the detour.
💬Allow at least 2-3 hours for your visit to experience both the Homestead and The Evergreens properties, plus the beautiful gardens. Many visitors found a 1-2 hour detour well worth it for the complete experience.
💡Download the free 'Grounds of Memory' audio landscape tour app before your visit to deepen your experience of the three-acre historic gardens that inspired Dickinson's poetry.
🕐Plan to visit during May or July weekends when General Admission is available as a more flexible alternative to guided tours, or choose guided admission on other days. Call 413-542-8161 to confirm current availability before traveling.
💬Note that the Homestead exterior will appear different due to ongoing roof replacement through spring 2026, but the museum remains fully open — this is a multi-year restoration project improving historical accuracy.