Welcome to the Emily Dickinson Museum!
The Homestead, where poet Emily Dickinson was born and lived most of her life, and The Evergreens, home of the poet’s brother and his family, share three beautiful acres of the original Dickinson property in the center of Amherst, Massachusetts.
Poetry in Emily Dickinson’s Garden concludes on August 1
Join us on Sunday, August 1, at 2 p.m. for our final poetry reading of the summer. Details »
Visit Us!
In 2010, we’re open through the end of December, Wednesday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Extended Summer Hours June-August, Wednesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Both houses are air conditioned for the summer! Details »
“I tend my flowers for thee -”
Help us maintain and restore Emily Dickinson’s gardens by making a gift now.
I tend my flowers for thee -
Bright Absentee!
My Fuschzia's Coral Seams
Rip - while the Sower - dreams -
Geraniums - tint - and spot -
Low Daisies - dot -
My Cactus - splits her Beard
To Show her throat -
read the full poem »
Fr367 Reprinted by permission.
Try the poem of the week Word Search!
Read more about Dickinson’s poetry, about her family and friends and check out the answers to some frequently asked questions.
Get the latest news, and join us for a full year’s worth of Emily Dickinson-inspired events and programs.