Emily Dickinson Museum — Attraction in Amherst

First time visiting, and we were not disappointed! My husband and I were looking for something to do while visiting family the day before Thanksgiving, and the Emily Dickinson museum came highly recommended. Street parking was fairly easy but have a feeling it could be slightly challenging during the peak times of the year. Highly recommend buying tickets in advance, and getting there early to give yourself plenty of time to park.

The tour was wonderful! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, humorous, and approachable. It did feel about 10 minutes too long, even though our guide spoke very quickly. In all honesty, my husband and I do not consider ourselves well informed of the poet or her works, but we still thoroughly enjoyed it!

The museum went through some major renovations during the pandemic and it now reflects the Dickinson home with great accuracy. We were told that when Apple filmed the show “Dickinson”, they gifted many props to the museum which makes the home and the time period come to life.

We were told that each tour guide presents the tour a little differently as their opinions/studies/knowledge varies so you’re never getting the same tour twice, which we found very interesting and makes us want to go back! We would also like to return in the summer months to see the gardens as we were told they have been accurately recreated as well!

There was a considerable amount of construction taking place at the Evergreens, so unfortunately that property was closed, but I have a feeling it will be...

This may be my favorite author house/museum to visit. Certainly, I have not found a better one. Most importantly, the genuine love that each person brings to the Emily Dickinson Museum is manifest in every aspect of the museum's public-facing presentation.

To the museum's great credit, the individual personalities (and, vitally, the reasons those individuals love Dickinson) that each individual brings to the table seem to be honored and encouraged. To wit: I have enjoyed the tour of the House and the Evergreens several times, and each time highlighted very different aspects of the poet's life and work. The first time, our guide seemed to focus most on ways of reading Dickinson (believe me, it's a fascinating subject). The second, our guide was most focused on the lives (like loaded guns) that the Dickinsons lived. The third, our guide brought up Thomas Wentworth Higginson enough to make me change my thinking on him (my opinion has become decidedly more favorable as a direct result of this tour). I'm sure that the next time I go, I'll take away more once again.

Beyond this, the museum does an excellent job of crafting outstanding programming. I would recommend the annual walk from the Dickinson house to the poet's grave, which occurs in mid May of the year (in keeping with Dickinson's passing). It's truly a deeply affecting memorial.

If you love Dickinson, you just want to learn some more about this major figure, or you're anywhere in between, visit the Emily Dickinson Museum. You'll be...

I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Emily Dickinson Museum in Amherst, and I have to say it was a really wonderful visit. My husband and I explored the museum last week. Upon arriving at the museum, we joined one of the organized tour groups, and our tour guide, surprisingly named Emily, led us through The Homestead, where Emily Dickinson lived most of her The tour guide’s knowledge and passion for Emily Dickinson’s life and work was immediate. She walked the group through each room, providing fascinating insights into how the space affects and affects Emily’s life and poetry.

What stood out about the trip was that it was not just a fact lesson, but an immersive experience in the world of Emily Dickinson. The director not only told the story of Emily’s life but explored the poetic talent behind her unique writing style. Understanding the context and inspiration behind Emily’s poetry gave us a deeper appreciation of her literary contributions. On our way to the house, our guide, whose name was Emily...!! read some of Emily’s poetry, weaving it neatly into the story of Emily’s life. It made the trip feel personal and emotional. Each room had its own story, and the director’s history telling skills made it memorable and satisfying. If you find yourself in Amherst, a visit to the Emily Dickinson Museum is undoubtedly worth your time. It's a tribute to a remarkable poet and a glimpse into the heart and soul of one of America's...