Welcome to the Emily Dickinson Museum!
The Homestead, where poet Emily Dickinson was born and lived most of her life, and The Evergreens, home of the poet’s brother and his family, share three beautiful acres of the original Dickinson property in the center of Amherst, Massachusetts.
The Belle is back! Classic play returns to Amherst stage Thursday, March 11
The Emily Dickinson Museum presents The Belle of Amherst, William Luce's famed play, performed by actress Barbara Dana on Thursday, March 11, 2010, 7 p.m. Dana stars in the complete play in Kirby Memorial Theater at Amherst College, the site of Julie Harris's memorable 1976 appearance in the role. Tickets and Details »
Opening Soon!
The Emily Dickinson Museum will open for the 2010 season on March 31. General information about visiting the museum is available here. For a listing of the museum's 2010 events, visit the Events page.
Homestead Parlor Ceiling
The plaster ceiling in the front parlor of the Dickinson Homestead fell into the room on October 25. An investigation and repairs are underway. A Message from the Executive Director »
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Ample make this Bed –
Make this Bed with Awe –
In it wait till Judgment break
Excellent and Fair.
Be it’s Mattrass straight –
Be it’s Pillow round –
Let no Sunrise’ yellow noise
Interrupt this Ground –
Fr804 Reprinted by permission.
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