Exhibits
Amherst Before 1759
The era from Amherst's settlement to its designation as a district.
Peoples of Amherst
Amherst's demographics, ethnicity, and societal organizations from the 19th century to the present.
War, Peace, and Human Rights
Amherst's role in military conflicts, peace movements, and struggles for human rights.
Amherst and the Muses
History and biographies, as well as examples of the works and influences of Amherst's many literary, intellectual, and artistic figures.
Amherst Neighborhoods
Explorations of the neighborhoods and houses of Amherst, including historical and current maps.
Amherst Architecture
Essays and images of Amherst's early and present-day enduring buildings.
Business, Industry, and Transportation
The evolution of local commerce and the development of Amherst as an entrepreneurial and industrial center.
Amherst's Changing Physical Landscape
The vastness of Amherst's topography, roads, and population centers, displayed in images, maps, and essays.
Amherst's Champions
Amherst's people, places, and events in the fields of sports and entertainment.
Farming and Agriculture
The land and the people of Amherst's vital farming community.
Teaching and Learning
Information about Amherst as an academic center, including higher education, scholarship, and the local educational system.
Amherst Beyond 2009
Looking ahead to Amherst's future and its continued connection to history.