Amherst Books
A Locally owned, independent bookshop with strengths in poetry, literature and philosophy, plus a large selection of small press titles, used and rare books, and literally journals.
The Amherst Cinema
An independent, nonprofit arts and education center brimming with world-class programs. Our comfortable, fully accessible theater offers state-of-the-art projection and sound and is a welcoming crossroads for all.
The Amherst Historical Society and Museum
The Amherst Museum opened in 1916 and is governed by the Amherst Historical Society, which was founded in 1899. Housed in the 1750-era Simeon Strong House, the Amherst History Museum takes visitors on a journey from the town’s colonial past, through its industrial age and into the present with collections of decorative arts, paintings, household implements and agricultural tools.
Beneski Museum of Natural History
One of New England’s largest natural history museums with more than 1,700 specimens on display, showcasing fossils and minerals collected locally and abroad, many by past and present students and professors.
The Emily Dickinson Museum
The Emily Dickinson Museum comprises two historic houses in the center of Amherst, Massachusetts associated with the poet Emily Dickinson and members of her family during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The Homestead was the birthplace and home of the poet Emily Dickinson. The Evergreens, next door, was home to her brother Austin, his wife Susan, and their three children.
The Jones Library
The Jones Library is a community hub to a diverse population of Amherst residents, where books are celebrated and all members of the community can enhance their educational, cultural, and lifelong learning pursuits.
West Cemetery
Amherst’s oldest burial ground (1730) features graves of farmers, millworkers, servants, soldiers, clergy, professors, and poets, including Emily Dickinson. A mural by artist David Fichter is on the wall of One East Pleasant and can be viewed from the cemetery.
Robert Frost Library
The library has collections in the arts, humanities, and social sciences, as well as general-interest science materials. Archives & Special Collections hold rare books, collections of special interest, and materials about the history of the college.
Mystery Train Records
A music store specializing in used vinyl records, but also selling CD’s, cassette and VHS tapes, DVDs and books. Also hosts in-store concert and art shows.
Gallery A3
A contemporary fine art gallery, run by 23 area artists – painters, photographers, sculptors, print-makers, and mixed media artists. We are celebrating 17 years of monthly exhibitions of new art made locally
Hope and Feathers Gallery & Frame Shop
A full-service custom picture frame shop specializing in conservation framing materials. In-house fine art archival printing and photo restoration services, and feature local artists in monthly exhibits in our 300 sq ft gallery space. Opening receptions during each Amherst Arts Night Plus, first Thursdays, 5-8pm.
Amherst Farmers Market
Wildly known as one of the best places for local food, fun and community! Offering farm to table produce and selections from your local growers and Valley producers.
Angel of the Lilies @ The Unitarian Universalist Society
Tiffany stained-glass window commissioned in 1890-91 for All Souls Unitarian Church in Roxbury, moved to Amherst in 1952, restores in 2014.
Mead Art Museum
The Mead Art Museum houses the art collection of Amherst College, spanning 5,000 years and encompassing the creative achievements of many world cultures.
Fretted Instrument Workshop
Offers the largest inventory of new, used, and vintage acoustic stringed instruments in New England.
Stamell Stringed Instruments
A leading provider in violins, violas, cellos, and bows to the string playing community in New England and beyond.