Artists/ Galleries/ Arts Organizations

Emily Dickinson Museum

Yiddish Book Center

Seeking to save Yiddish literature and keep the language alive.

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.

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!

Burnett Gallery

The Burnett Gallery, located on the second floor of the Jones Library has monthly exhibits displaying the work of local artists.

Hitchcock Center for the Environment

Providing hands-on science and nature programs for all ages that inspire wonder and connection to our environment.

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.

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.

UMass Fine Arts Center

Hosting nationally acclaimed performing arts series, galleries and educational programs.

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.