The Emily Dickinson Museum is closed January and February to provide preventative care for the collection and other preservation activities.
Advance tickets are now available from March through June! Make your plans to visit the place she called home and be among the first visitors of 2026.
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Admission

The Emily Dickinson Museum is open to visitors March through December. Begin your visit at the Museum’s Tour Center, located in the carriage house (220 Main St, Amherst), to check-in for an existing reservation or to purchase tour tickets. From there, visit our Museum shop, grounds, and gardens, all of which are open to the public. Last entry to the Museum is at 4PM.
Purchasing tickets online ahead of your visit is recommended.
Tickets: Prices include visits to both houses — visitors reserve consecutive timed entry to the Homestead.
| Adult | $20 |
| College Student with ID | $15 |
| Teachers | $15 |
| Youth (17 and Under) | Free |
| Five College Student with ID | Free |
| Five College Faculty & Staff with ID |
Free (up to 2 tickets) |
| Card to Culture (EBT / WIC / ConnectorCare Card) |
Free (up to 2 tickets) |
Further discounts available by calling the Tour Center:
| Library Pass | 50% off up to 2 tickets |
| Museum Professionals (AAM, NEMA) | Free (up to 2 tickets) |
| Emily Dickinson International Society | Free |
| Care Partner | Free |
Massachusetts residents who are EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders receive free museum admission to our daily tour program (valid two per cardholder). See the complete list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC,and ConnectorCare discounts.
Hours
CLOSED January — February
March — May
Wednesday – Sunday, 10am-5pm
June — August
Tuesday – Sunday, 10am-5pm
September — December
Wednesday – Sunday, 10am-5pm
