Visitor Code of Conduct
At the Emily Dickinson Museum, the health and safety of our staff and visitors is our top priority. We are dedicated to providing a welcoming experience for everyone. The Museum does not tolerate discrimination or any form of unlawful harassment. By purchasing tickets and visiting the Emily Dickinson Museum, you are agreeing to comply with the following requirements for visitor conduct:

• The Museum is comprised of two historic houses containing original Dickinson-family possessions. Visitors help to preserve these resources for the future by refraining from touching or leaning on furniture, walls, and objects. 
• Food and beverages other than water are not permitted inside the Museum. 
• Visitors are welcome to take non-flash pictures inside the Museum, but videos are not permitted. 
• Visitors may be asked to silence their cellphones during guided tours at the Museum. 
• In the event of an emergency, visitors will follow directions from the Museum staff.
• Ticket holders who arrive late may or may not be able to join their tour at the management’s discretion.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Visit the Emily Dickinson Museum from the comfort of your home!

You can explore the Homestead and The Evergreens or take a walk around the landscape with these online tools:

Landscape Audio Tour

A Virtual Tour of
the Homestead and The Evergreens

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Private group tours offer memorable experiences exploring Emily Dickinson’s poetry, place, and lasting legacy. 

Group tour reservations are now available for 2026! The Emily Dickinson Museum welcomes groups of 11-56 people to explore the rich world of Emily Dickinson through pre-planned visit experiences. 

For K-12 and College groups, please visit our Education section. Homeschool groups, scout troops, and community non-profit groups that provide education and skill-building for registered student participants may also qualify as an Educational tour.

Parties of 11 or larger who would like to visit together must book a group tour, due to space restrictions. Groups of fewer than 11 may also reserve a private group tour for a fixed minimum price equal to the cost of 11 visitors. Read on to learn about the group experience and request a booking!

RESERVE YOUR GROUP TOUR

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What your group visit will include

Pricing

Adult $21
Youth (17 and Under) $10
Caregiver/Personal Attendant – Free
Bus Driver – Free

For Groups over 30, an additional free ticket will be offered for the group leader/escort.

Booking

RESERVE YOUR GROUP TOUR

Advance reservation is required for all groups. Reservation requests should be made by completing the request form at least three weeks in advance; five weeks’ notice is recommended for groups over 20.

Following your request, a staff member will be in touch to schedule your visit and provide an agreement form and invoice.

A non-refundable deposit of 50% your estimated total is due 1 week after the date of your invoice. Visits are not confirmed until the Museum has received payment of your deposit. 

Final numbers are due 2 weeks prior to the scheduled tour date. Please note that groups will be asked to pay a fixed minimum equal to the cost of 11 visitors, even if group size decreases after booking. 

Final payments should be completed at the Museum on the day of your visit.  

Policies

Group leaders are responsible for reading the Group Tour Policies and communicating Museum expectations to all group members.

Accessibility

Coordinators should see our Accessibility page before making your reservation request. Share any anticipated access needs on your group tour request form, so we can work with you to create the best experience for your group!

Group Tour FAQs

Something else about Group Tours? Email edmreservations@emilydickinsonmuseum.org or call 413.542.5073.

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Virtual Group Tours

Is your organization or community group unable to travel to the Museum? Let us bring Emily Dickinson’s world to you! 

“This Was a Poet”: A Virtual Tour of the Emily Dickinson Museum

Enjoy a virtual “armchair” tour of the home of renowned 19th-century American poet Emily Dickinson. The Museum comprises two historic houses. You’ll visit the Homestead where Dickinson was born in 1830, produced nearly 2,000 poems, and died in 1886. Next door, you will see The Evergreens, an untouched Victorian interior that was home to the poet’s brother, beloved sister-in-law Susan, and their children. Through this live talk shared over Zoom and accompanied by images of the Amherst houses, landscape, and historic interiors, your tour guide will transport you into the very rooms where Dickinson found her inspiration.  Along the way, you’ll learn about the poet and her family’s daily life through her own words.

Virtual Tours can be offered at 45- or 60-minutes with an optional 15-minute Q&A. Museum guides access virtual group tours using their own videoconferencing technology and will screenshare and advance their own powerpoint presentation. You will be asked to host and provide the videoconferencing platform for this program.

Pricing: 

$250 Speaker Fee per session

Reservations:

• Read the Virtual Group Tour Policies here before submitting your request.
• Please email edmreservations@emilydickinsonmuseum.org to request a session for your group.
• Requests must be made at least three weeks in advance.
• A Museum Staff member will be in touch to schedule your program and work with you to create a memorable experience for your group.

Please note that the Museum driveway is for dropping off passengers and for accessible parking only. All vehicles must park either at meters (many are available directly in front of the Homestead and Evergreens), in an Amherst town parking lot or in the town parking garage on the north side of Main Street two blocks west of the Museum.

The Town of Amherst’s interactive parking map offers details about nearby parking options. Visitors are encouraged to allow extra time for parking.

The Museum is two blocks east of Amherst Center on 280 Main Street:
Emily Dickinson Museum
280 Main Street
Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
413-542-8161

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Driving Directions

From Interstate 91:

Take Exit 25 (if coming from the south) or Exit 26 (if coming from the north) to Route 9 east. Take Route 9 east approximately five miles through Hadley to the Amherst town limit. Proceed up a long hill. At top of hill, turn left at traffic light onto South Pleasant Street. Turn right at next light onto Main Street. The Museum is 3/10 of a mile ahead on the left.

From the Boston area:

Take Massachusetts Turnpike to Exit 63 (Palmer/Ware). Take Route 32 South to Route 20 West/N Main St. in Palmer. North Main St. becomes MA-181. Follow MA-181 North for 6 miles into Belchertown. Turn left onto Route 9 West and follow into Amherst. After entering Amherst, look for a railroad overpass. Go under the overpass and make an immediate right onto Dickinson Street. Travel two blocks to the end of the street. At the traffic light, turn left onto Main Street. The Museum is ahead on the right.

OR

Take Route 2 West to Exit 71 for Route 202 South. Take Route 202 South about 15 or 20 miles, until you enter Pelham. At an intersection with flashing yellow lights, turn right onto Amherst Road (Amherst Road will eventually turn into Main Street). Go through two traffic lights. The Museum is just ahead on the right after the second traffic light.

Public Transportation

The Emily Dickinson Museum is accessible via public transportation, and a PVTA bus stop is located near the West corner of the Evergreen’s property. Learn more about available options.

Parking

Please note that the Museum driveway is for dropping off passengers and for accessible parking only. All vehicles must park either at meters (many are available directly in front of the Homestead and Evergreens), in an Amherst town parking lot or in the town parking garage on the north side of Main Street two blocks west of the Museum.

The Town of Amherst’s interactive parking map offers details about nearby parking options.

Stay

Looking for a place to stay? Check out Hotel UMass and get their Emily Dickinson Museum package.

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RESERVE YOUR TICKETS

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.

Further discounts available by calling the Tour Center:

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