Entertainment/Attractions
Mead Art Museum
An active program of free exhibitions and events, late-night open hours, and a museum shop-café, Mead is a must see attraction.An active program of free exhibitions and events, late-night open hours, and a museum shop-café, Mead is a must see attraction.
Burnett Gallery
The Burnett Gallery, located on the second floor of the Jones Library has monthly exhibits displaying the work of local artists.The Burnett Gallery, located on the second floor of the Jones Library has monthly exhibits displaying the work of local artists.
University Museum of Contemporary Art
The contemporary art museum at UMass Amherst.The contemporary art museum at UMass Amherst.
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
The only full -scale museum of its kind in the United States, The Carle collects, preserves, presents and celebrates picture books and picture book illustrations from around the world.The only full -scale museum of its kind in the United States, The Carle collects, preserves, presents and celebrates picture books and picture book illustrations from around the world.
Yankee Candle Village
Stroll through the Bavarian Christmas Village, the Nutcracker Castle, and our home store. Enjoy fabulous candles, home decor and holiday shopping. Savor freshly-made fudge and other sweet treats in our fudge shop. Dip your own candles and watch history brought to life in our candlemaking museum. Open daily, 10-6. Come for the candles, stay for the fun!Stroll through the Bavarian Christmas Village, the Nutcracker Castle, and our home store. Enjoy fabulous candles, home decor and holiday shopping. Savor freshly-made fudge and other sweet treats in our fudge shop. Dip your own candles and watch history brought to life in our candlemaking museum. Open daily, 10-6. Come for the candles, stay for the fun!
Yiddish Book Center
Seeking to save Yiddish literature and keep the language alive.Seeking to save Yiddish literature and keep the language alive.
UMass Fine Arts Center
Hosting nationally acclaimed performing arts series, galleries and educational programs.Hosting nationally acclaimed performing arts series, galleries and educational programs.
Hampshire College Art Gallery
Exhibits feature work by graduating students, fine arts faculty, and emerging regional artists, as well as by contemporary artists of national and international stature.Exhibits feature work by graduating students, fine arts faculty, and emerging regional artists, as well as by contemporary artists of national and international stature.
Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens
8,000 square-foot tropical environment; home to 3,500 live butterflies. Gift Shop and Monarch Restaurant also offered.8,000 square-foot tropical environment; home to 3,500 live butterflies. Gift Shop and Monarch Restaurant also offered.
Amherst Cinema Arts Center
Independent and world cinema. First-run film and classics. Curated film series. Filmmaker and guest appearances. 4 state-of-the-art theaters.Independent and world cinema. First-run film and classics. Curated film series. Filmmaker and guest appearances. 4 state-of-the-art theaters.
