Due to space restrictions, parties of 11 or larger who would like to visit together are asked to book a group tour. The Emily Dickinson Museum welcomes groups of 11-30 people to explore the rich world of Emily Dickinson through pre-planned guided experiences. Groups over 11 will be asked to divide into separate tours with staggered start times during their visit. A Museum staff member will work with you to create a memorable experience tailored to your group’s interests, exploring Emily Dickinson’s poetry, place, and lasting legacy.
Group tour reservations are now available for spring 2024 and beyond. For K-12 and College groups, please visit our Education section. Homeschool groups, scout troops, and community non-profit groups that provide education and skill-building for registered student participants may also qualify as an Educational tour.
For virtual program requests, please scroll to the bottom of this page.
Reservations
- Advance reservation is required for all groups. Reservation requests should be made at least three weeks in advance.
- Please complete our Group Tour Request Form here.
- A staff member will be in touch to schedule your group tour and confirm your reservation by providing an agreement form and invoice.
Please review our Accessibility page before making your reservation request. Let us know of any access needs when you fill out your group tour request form so we can work with you to create the best experience for your group.
Group leaders are responsible for reading the Group Tour Policies and communicating Museum expectations to all group members.
Questions? Call 413.542.5073 or e-mail edmreservations@emilydickinsonmuseum.org.
Your group visit will include:
“This Was a Poet”: 45-minute tour of the Homestead
- Introduction to Dickinson’s life and revolutionary poetry, with an emphasis on sharing her own poems and letters
- Includes the parlors, library, Dickinson’s bedroom, and Dickinson’s mother’s room
**Please note that The Evergreens is closed through fall 2024, due to ongoing construction of the nearby Carriage House. We apologize for the inconvenience. Learn more about The John and Elizabeth Armstrong Carriage House.**
Pricing
Adult $21
Youth (17 and Under) $10
Caregiver/Personal Attendant Free
Non-refundable deposit due 1 week after date of invoice: 50%
Final numbers are due 2 weeks prior to the scheduled tour date. Please note that groups will be asked to pay a fixed minimum equal to the cost of 11 visitors, even if group size decreases after booking.
Virtual Group Tours
Is your organization or community group unable to travel to the Museum? Let us bring Emily Dickinson’s world to you!
“This Was a Poet”: A Virtual Tour of the Emily Dickinson Museum
Enjoy a virtual “armchair” tour of the home of renowned 19th-century American poet Emily Dickinson. The Museum comprises two historic houses. You’ll visit the Homestead where Dickinson was born in 1830, produced nearly 2,000 poems, and died in 1886. Next door, you will see The Evergreens, an untouched Victorian interior that was home to the poet’s brother, beloved sister-in-law Susan, and their children. Through this live talk shared over Zoom and accompanied by images of the Amherst houses, landscape, and historic interiors, your tour guide will transport you into the very rooms where Dickinson found her inspiration. Along the way, you’ll learn about the poet and her family’s daily life through her own words.
Virtual Tours can be offered at 45- or 60-minutes with an optional 15-minute Q&A. Museum guides access virtual group tours using their own videoconferencing technology and will screenshare and advance their own powerpoint presentation. You will be asked to host and provide the videoconferencing platform for this program.
Pricing:
$250 Speaker Fee per session
Reservations:
- Please use the Virtual Group Tour Request Form to request a session for your group.
- Requests must be made at least three weeks in advance.
- A Museum Staff member will be in touch to schedule your program and work with you to create a memorable experience for your group.
Read the Virtual Group Tour Policies here before submitting your request.
Questions? Email edmreservations@emilydickinsonmuseum.org.