Emily Dickinson Homestead is a Federal landmark in Amherst, Massachusetts, and a filming location for A Quiet Passion (2016). Built in 1813, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by Trustees of Amherst College.
Location: 280 Main Street, Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Main Street, Amherst
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1511, SRC-1512 - Built in 1813
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1511, SRC-1512 - Architectural style: Federal
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1513, SRC-1514, SRC-3386 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1511, SRC-1513, SRC-3387 - Owned by Trustees of Amherst College
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1511, SRC-1513, SRC-3386 - Appeared in A Quiet Passion (movie, 2016)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-9399, SRC-9400, SRC-9527
Evidence & sources
- SRC-1511 — Emily Dickinson Museum — The Homestead (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1512 — Academy of American Poets — Emily Dickinson's Home (Tier 2, institutional_page; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1513 — Wikipedia — Emily Dickinson Museum (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1514 — Historic Buildings of Massachusetts — Emily Dickinson Homestead (1813) (Tier 3, established_blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3386 — National Park Service — National Register / National Historic Landmark Inventory-Nomination Form, Emily Dickinson Home (ref. 66000363) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3387 — National Park Service — Emily Dickinson House (places listing) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5564 — Emily Dickinson Museum (official site) (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9399 — www.amherst.edu (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9400 — www.cltampa.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9527 — WBUR (Tier 1, journalism_of_record; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Mar–May: Wed–Sun 10am–5pm; Jun–Aug: Tue–Sun 10am–5pm (last entry 4pm). Ticket covers both the Homestead and The Evergreens.
Admission: Timed Guided Admission (daily) and General Admission (select weekend afternoons); buy online in advance. Free for Amherst College students/faculty/staff. (Current dollar prices per ticketing calendar.)
Frequently asked questions
Where was A Quiet Passion filmed?
Emily Dickinson Homestead, in Amherst, Massachusetts, is a real-world filming location used for A Quiet Passion.
Can you visit Emily Dickinson Homestead?
Yes — Emily Dickinson Homestead is open to the public. Hours: Mar–May: Wed–Sun 10am–5pm; Jun–Aug: Tue–Sun 10am–5pm (last entry 4pm). Ticket covers both the Homestead and The Evergreens.. Admission: Timed Guided Admission (daily) and General Admission (select weekend afternoons); buy online in advance. Free for Amherst College students/faculty/staff. (Current dollar prices per ticketing calendar.).
Where is Emily Dickinson Homestead located?
Emily Dickinson Homestead is located in Amherst, Massachusetts.