Amherst Historical Society and Museum

History Begins at Home

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Visit Us

Phone: 413-256-0678

email: info@amhersthistory.org

We are open noon to 4 PM, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May through November.

We hold frequent events for the general public, and specific educational or group tours can be arranged. Please contact us for more details:

 

There is no admission charge. Donations are accepted.

Support Us

The Amherst History Museum accepts donations of any size at any time of the year. We hold our Annual Appeal in late November and renew all memberships in the Spring. A gift to the Amherst History Museum, whether in memory of a loved one or in honor of a special accomplishment, is always a unique way to help the Amherst Community and recognize an extraordinary individual.

Become a member today! Read more. . .

2017 Garden Tour Sponsors

Thanks to this year's sponsors!

Amherst A to Z

Want to know where Amherst’s Cold War bunker is located? Or where the “curragh” district of Amherst was? Or learn about a local factory that made “collapsing skirts!”

Amherst A to ZThese are all entries under the letter “C” in the book Amherst A to Z, written by Elizabeth Sharpe. The book is illustrated with pictures of artifacts from the Amherst History Museum, historic images from the Jones Library’s Special Collections, as well as photographs of our town and the folks who live here. Read more and buy the book!