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Emily Dickinson Museum

Amherst Emily Dickinson Museum

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Beneski Museum of Natural History
Emily Dickinson Museum
The Evergreens (Emily Dickinson Museum)
The Homestead at the Emily Dickinson Museum

Attractions

Puffers Falls

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The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

Founded by Eric Carle, the renowned illustrator of 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar,' one of the most beloved children's books of all time
Houses a vast international picture book collection from around the world with rotating exhibitions featuring renowned illustrators

Emily Dickinson Museum

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

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