Each year the Emily Dickinson Museum closes during January and February to work with the collection and other preservation activities. Please plan to visit us when we reopen in March 2025.
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Know Before You Go
To explore inside the Dickinson Homestead, visitors are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. Visitors have two ticket options: a guided tour (available daily) or general admission (available select weekend afternoons). Tour times and availability can vary, check our ticketing calendar here or call the Tour center at 413-542-8161 for the most up-to-date information. Learn more about open hours and admissions.
Ticket purchase is non-refundable. You may request adjustment to your ticket time no later than 24 hours in advance of your visit and changes are subject to availability. To request a change of time, call the Tour Center during open hours.
Please note that The Evergreens is closed through fall 2024 due to construction of the nearby carriage house and will reopen in spring 2025. We apologize for the inconvenience. Learn more about The John and Elizabeth Armstrong Carriage House.
Learn more about accessibility. Learn more about our Visitor Code of Conduct.
Please note there are 2 TICKET TYPES:
Guided Admission – Available daily – Knowledgeable guides lead you through the Homestead, sharing Dickinson’s journey as a poet.
General Admission – Available select weekend afternoons– Visitors explore historic rooms at their own pace, Museum guides in each room are available to discuss the significance of the space and answer questions.