Attractions in Amherst, Massachusetts

Historic Homes & Buildings

Grace Episcopal Church 413-256-6754
18 Boltwood Avenue, Amherst, MA 01002
The Five College Region of Western Massachusetts
The cornerstone of this Gothic Revival-style stone church, designed by English émigré Henry Dudley, was laid on July 25, 1865. The first service was held in the... more info map
Town Hall 413-259-3333
4 Boltwood Avenue, Amherst, MA 01002
Noted for its history and architectural style, this Richardson Romanesque-style structure was designed by famed architect H.S. McKay of Boston. more info map

Libraries & Research Centers

Amherst Public Library 413-259-3090
43 Amity Street (Jones Library), Amherst, MA 01002
Amherst's Public Library is divided into three branches, the Jones (the main branch), Munson Memorial Library in South Amherst at 1046 South East Street and the North... more info map

Museums & Galleries

Amherst College Museum of Natural History 413-542-2165
11 Barrett Hill Road, Amherst, MA 01002
Amherst College
More than 200,000 objects spanning a dozen different types of natural history collections that have been acquired through expeditions, exchanges, donations and purchases... more info map
Amherst History Museum at the Strong House 413-256-0678
67 Amity Street, Amherst, MA 01002
Maintained by the Amherst Historical Society, the Amherst History Museum in the 1750 Strong House "takes visitors on a journey from the town's colonial past, through its... more info map
Emily Dickinson Museum 413-542-8161
280 Main Street, Amherst, MA 01002
Located 2 Blocks East of Amherst Center
Dedicated to educating diverse audiences about Emily Dickinson’s life, family, creative work, times, and enduring relevance, the Emily Dickinson Museum: The Homestead... more info map
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, The 413-658-1100
125 West Bay Road, Amherst, MA 01002
The 40,000 square foot Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art was the first full-scale museum in the United States devoted to national and international picture book art.... more info
Fine Arts Center 413-545-2511 (Box Office)
151 Presidents Drive, Amherst, MA 01003
The University of Massachusetts Amherst
Educational, visual, and performing arts programs are offered at the UMass Fine Arts Center. more info map
Hampshire College Art Gallery 413-559-5544
893 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002
Hampshire College
Located in the lower level of the Harold F. Johnson Library building, the Hampshire College Art Gallery’s exhibitions include traditional media, environmental... more info
Mead Art Museum 413-542-2335
P.O. Box 5000, Amherst, MA 01002
Located on the Amherst College Campus
Home to the art collection of Amherst College, the Mead Art Museum's eight galleries feature regularly changing installations and special exhibitions "spanning a wide... more info map
National Yiddish Book Center, The 413-256-4900
1021 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002
Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Building
"The largest and fastest-growing Jewish cultural organization in America," this non-profit organization works to rescue Yiddish and other modern Jewish books and... more info
University Gallery, The 413-545-3670
Located in the Fine Arts Center Complex, Amherst, MA 01003
The University of Massachusetts Amherst
The University Gallery maintains a permanent collection of 2,600 objects with an emphasis on drawings, prints, and photographs from the second half of the 20th century... more info

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