Upcoming Events

graphic for exhibition The Preferred Flower — paintings by Mabel Loomis Todd feauturing a variety of painted flowers from Todd's works

Opening Reception
The Preferred Flower —
Tuesday, November 10, 5:30pm

(Opening Reception) a special evening honoring the joint exhibition opening of The Preferred Flower — Paintings by Mabel Loomis Todd!...
three candles sit on the mantle in The Evergreens

Emily Dickinson 196th Birthday Open House
Sat., Dec. 12, 1-4:45pm ET, 2026

FREE In-Person Program - You are cordially invited to the Emily Dickinson Museum’s in-person celebration of the poet’s 196th birthday!...
graphic for exhibition The Preferred Flower — paintings by Mabel Loomis Todd feauturing a variety of painted flowers from Todd's works

The Preferred Flower —
Paintings by Mabel Loomis Todd

(In-Person Painting Exhibition) an exhibition illuminating the expressive botanical paintings of Mabel Loomis Todd (1856–1932) in collaboration with the Amherst History Center...
two people are looking into a square cutout carved out of the plaster of the walls at the Dickinson Homestead

Behind the Scenes Tour:
Restoring Dickinson’s Kitchen, Pantry, and More!

Private tour - During this once-in-a-lifetime program, witness the discoveries emerging within the walls of Emily Dickinson's 1813 home as the Museum enters the final phase of Homestead restoration...
a man uses a flashlight to investigate the beams under the homestead roof

Press Release:
Construction Underway at Homestead (March 2026)

(3/30/2026) - Construction Underway: The Emily Dickinson Museum Replaces Roof and Begins Research Stage for Final Homestead Restoration...
Emily Dickinson's handwriting on a letter and envelope

Poetry Discussion Group Spring 2026 Series

A lively virtual discussion of Emily Dickinson’s poetry and letters, meeting once a week for a month (April or June)...
Education school group in the Evergreens

K-12 Group Visits

Announcing a new program for Middle and High School students: The Power of Poetry. Spark your students' imagination by planning a field trip!...
a woman walks into the newly reconstructed carriage house

Press Release:
Carriage House Earns Passive House Certification

(10/9/2025) - The Emily Dickinson Museum carriage house reconstruction has earned passive house certification. It is the first passive house historic reconstruction in the U.S...

Press Release:
Carriage House Opening

On Saturday, May 10, the Emily Dickinson Museum will celebrate the opening of the John and Elizabeth Armstrong Carriage House and the reopening of The Evergreens during its annual Poetry Walk event...
Image of Dickinson's room featuring her writing desk and white dress

Studio Sessions

Spend a “sweet hour” in Emily Dickinson’s creative space where she penned her startling poetry and honed her revolutionary voice...
a view of different items in the Emily Dickinson Museum's collections

Press Release:
Collections Database

(9/13/2023) - The Museum’s collection has now been digitized and published for public use for the very first time...
Dickinson's writing desk with pens, scraps of paper and her lamp

Mild Nights!
At the Emily Dickinson Museum

Paid In-Person Program - Evening writing time at the Emily Dickinson Museum...
Emily Dickinson's handwriting on a letter and envelope

Poetry Discussion Group Spring 2025 Series

A lively virtual discussion of Emily Dickinson’s poetry and letters, meeting once a month from February to May...