Amherst History Museum at the Strong House
67 amity street, phone: +1 413-256-0678, (http://www.amhersthistory.org). a 1750 era house and 18th century gardens is the historical society's backdrop for the telling of local history by guided tour. adults $4, seniors, students and children $3, under 6 free.
Mead Art Museum
Amherst college, phone: +1 413-542-2335, (http://www.amherst.edu/~mead/). free.
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
1025 west bay road, phone: +1 413-658-1100, (http://www.picturebookart.org). collections of picture book art from around the world. hours tu-f, 10am-4pm; sa 10am-5pm; su 12pm-5pm. adults $7, children $5.
National Yiddish Book Center
1021 west street route 116, phone: +1 413-256-4900, (http://www.yiddishbookcen...). world's only museum devoted exclusively to yiddish literature and culture. theater, gardens, exhibits, gallery and english-language bookstore. year round, m-f, 10am-3:30pm; su 11am-4pm. free.
Fine Arts Center
Univ. of mass., phone: +1 413-545-2511, (http://www.umass.edu/fac/).
Pratt Museum of Natural History
Amherst college, phone: phone: +1 413-542-2165, (http://www.amherst.edu/~pratt/).
Gallery A3
Amherst Art Alliance gallery located in Amherst Cinema complex. W-Su, 1PM-7PM. Opening receptions first Thursday every month.
Emily Dickinson Museum: The Homestead & The Evergreens
280 main street, phone: +1 413-542-8161, (http://www.emilydickinson...). birthplace and home of emily dickinson, and dedicated to celebrating her life and work. open march-december. hours wed-sun, 11am-5pm; extended to 10am-6pm in june, july, and august. four tours are offered. $8-$3, free for fc students.