Arts, Culture & Entertainment
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.
UMass Fine Arts Center
Hosting nationally acclaimed performing arts series, galleries and educational programs.
University Museum of Contemporary Art
The contemporary art museum at UMass Amherst.
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.
Yiddish Book Center
Seeking to save Yiddish literature and keep the language alive.
WRSI - Saga Communications of New England
Quirky, creative music and compassionate community fundraising, broadcasting in Northampton, MA since 1981.
Burnett Gallery
The Burnett Gallery, located on the second floor of the Jones Library has monthly exhibits displaying the work of local artists.
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!
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.
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.
Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens
8,000 square-foot tropical environment; home to 3,500 live butterflies. Gift Shop and Monarch Restaurant also offered.
