Indoor Activities in Amherst, MA

  • TripBuzz found 77 things to do indoors in the Amherst area. From Mead Art Museum to Mead Art Museum at Amherst College, Amherst offers a variety of rainy day activities and other fun things to do indoors — including 139 indoor attractions with ratings over 90%.
  • There are 45 different types of things to do inside in or near Amherst, Massachusetts. Some of the most popular types of these activities include: Specialty Museums, Movie Theaters, Colleges & Universities and Art Museum.
  • There are 15 indoor activities in Amherst, and 62 indoor attractions in nearby cities within 25 miles, including: Northampton, Springfield, Holyoke and Deerfield.
  • TripBuzz found 77 things to do indoors in the Amherst area. From Mead Art Museum to Mead Art Museum at Amherst College, Amherst offers a variety of rainy day activities and other fun things to do indoors — including 139 indoor attractions with ratings over 90%.
  • There are 45 different types of things to do inside in or near Amherst, Massachusetts. Some of the most popular types of these activities include: Specialty Museums, Movie Theaters, Colleges & Universities and Art Museum.
  • There are 15 indoor activities in Amherst, and 62 indoor attractions in nearby cities within 25 miles, including: Northampton, Springfield, Holyoke and Deerfield.
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Outdoor performances of one of Shakespeare’s most famous works and a modern spinoff are offered throughout the summer
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100% 39 votes
Art Museum Amherst College, Amherst, MA 01002 MoreLess Info
Run by Amherst College, the Mead Art Museum is a free institution dedicated to the history, preservation and appreciation of art. In addition to its impressive collections, the Mead Art Museum hosts a series of lectures and other enrichment programs throughout the year. These are also free.
0.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Museum 41 Quadrangle Drive, Amherst, MA 1002 MoreLess Info
Containing a variety of different works, the Mead Art Museum at Amherst College displays art from many different cultures. These works include American and European paintings, Mexican ceramics, and African sculpture, among others.
0.7 Miles
93% 200 votes
Specialty Museums 280 Main Street, Amherst, MA 01002 MoreLess Info
The life and legacy of Emily Dickinson is put on display at the Emily Dickinson Museum. The building itself is her birthplace and where she lived for most of her life.
3.1 Miles
94% 70 votes
Specialty Museums 1021 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002 MoreLess Info
The rescuing, translating, and disseminating of Yiddish books serve as founding pillars for the National Yiddish Book Museum. The organization also strives to advance the knowledge of the saved literature through special education-based programs and exhibits within the architecturally unique building.
0.7 Miles
97% 74 votes
Movie Theaters 28 Amity St., Amherst, MA MoreLess Info
Cultural and educational resources are supplied by the Amherst Cinema Arts Center to inspire, inform, and entertain visitors. The heart of the institution is as a first-run independent film cinema as well as a classic film repository.
3.3 Miles
76% 204 votes
Specialty Museums 125 West Bay Road, Amherst, MA 01002 MoreLess Info
Picture books are celebrated for their contributions to the art world at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Three galleries of rotating exhibits are housed within the 40,000 square foot facility along with permanent collections by famous picture book creators Maurice Sendak and Rosemary Wells.
0.7 Miles
96% 27 votes
Movie Theaters 28 Amity Street, Amherst, MA 01002 MoreLess Info
An independent arts and education center, Amherst Cinema presents over 200 films a year including independent and classic films. The cinema also offers musical and dance performances, live plays and a children's education program.
0.7 Miles
63% 8 votes
History Museums Amity Street, Amherst, MA MoreLess Info
Opened in 1916, the Amherst History Museum documents the 300-year history of Amherst and holds events, tours, and art shows. Exhibits include art pieces, paintings, household objects, and farming tools.
0.7 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 67 Amity Street, Amherst, MA 1002 MoreLess Info
The historic Amherst History Museum Strong House is an ancient home that was built by Simeon Strong in the year 1744. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.5 Miles
98% 64 votes
Natural History Museums On campus, Amherst, MA 01002 MoreLess Info
The Beneski Museum of Natural History is otherwise known as the Amherst College Museum of Natural History. Located on the campus of Amherst College, this museum features dozens of exhibits on topics such as dinosaurs, volcanoes, gemstone mining and outer space.
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