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Welcome to the official Facebook page for The Emily Dickinson Museum: The Homestead and The Evergreens! The Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 am to 4 pm.

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The Emily Dickinson Museum comprises two historic houses in the center of Amherst, Massachusetts associated with the poet Emily Dickinson and members of her family during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The Homestead was the birthplace and home of the poet Emily Dickinson. The Evergreens, next door, was home to her brother Austin, his wife Susan, and their three children.

The Museum was created in 2003 when the two houses merged under the ownership of Amherst College. Its mission is to educate diverse audiences about Emily Dickinson’s life, family, creative work, times, and enduring relevance, and to preserve and interpret the Homestead and The Evergreens as historical resources for the benefit of scholars and the general public.

Address: 280 Main St, Amherst, MA 01002, USA
Phone: (413) 542-8161
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State: Massachusetts
County: Hampshire County
City: Amherst Center
Zip Code: 01002


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The Emily Dickinson Museum in Amherst, Massachusetts preserves both the Homestead—where the poet lived and wrote—and The Evergreens, her brother Austin’s neighboring home. Together they form one of New England’s most authentic literary sites.nnVisitors can take guided tours that explore Dickinson’s writing room, family history, and the restored 19th-century gardens that inspired much of her poetry. The museum also hosts readings, workshops, and seasonal events that connect her work to modern audiences.nnLocated near the Amherst College campus, the museum is open seasonally with timed tickets recommended in advance. It’s a quiet, beautifully maintained place to understand Emily Dickinson not as a myth but as a real woman shaped by the rhythms of her home and garden.
Well worth the visit to Amherst. Anyone who’s interested in museum curation and historic preservation should definitely pay a visit. The brother’s house’s original interior is being preserved while Emily’s house has been renovated to look how it did when she lived there. It’s really interesting. Both houses were well staffed by very knowledgeable tour guides who were excited to answer questions about Emily’s and her families’ lives. The cemetery where Emily and some family members are buried is just a short walk away. Overall, I was very impressed by my visit.
Our guide was very well informed but did not leave time for questions, which was somewhat irritating. The dress is white because Emily gardened but could bleach to clean, which is why she wore white. The garden was wonderful and authentic. I would return.
My experience here was truly incredible. I honestly don’t even know where to begin with this review. I paid to spend an hour in Emily Dickinson’s room, which was very peaceful. The gardens were beautiful, the staff were very sweet, and the tour was thorough and informative. If I lived near here, I would visit weekly. I love how they are constantly working on creating a more historical visit with renovations and updated facts. The Evergreens were closed when we went, but that just gives me another reason to come back and visit.
I really enjoyed my time here, I learned a lot about Emily Dickinson and her family. I'd recommend it to anyone who likes her work or even to those who aren't familiar with it yet, as it might spark their interest.
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