Artists/ Galleries/ Arts Organizations
UMass Fine Arts Center
Hosting nationally acclaimed performing arts series, galleries and educational programs.
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.
Friends of Jones Library
Library Friends are volunteers united by a common cause: to make Jones, North Amherst, and Munson Libraries the best they can be. We raise money to buy books and sponsor education and growth program.
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.
Yiddish Book Center
Seeking to save Yiddish literature and keep the language alive.
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.
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!
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.
Hitchcock Center for the Environment
Providing hands-on science and nature programs for all ages that inspire wonder and connection to our environment.
