Special events are an important part of what we do at Amherst Museum. Throughout the year, we offer a wide variety of activities for families, for adults, for kids and for seniors. Event admission prices may vary. Children 3 and under are always free at all Museum events, and all events offer a discounted member price. Parking is always FREE at the Museum. Click on events in green for more information, or call .
March, 2012
New exhibit - Interwoven Passions: The Work of Bobbie Fuhrmann
This exciting new exhibit will showcase over 40 works of art from fiber artist Bobbie Fuhrmann.
April 12 - 15, 2012
Pine Grove Quilt Seminar
April 21, 2012
Cub Scout Sleep Out
April 27 - 29, 2012
Quilts, Glorious Quilts: Quilt Show and Auction
May, 2012
Historic buildings open for the season. Summer hours & rates apply.
May 5 & 6, 2012
Lace Seminar
May 18 - 19, 2012
Amherst Youth Board: Dusk to Dawn Relay Challenge
The Amherst Dusk to Dawn Relay Challenge is an exciting youth development and community activity that takes place each May. Teams of 8-10 individuals come together for the challenge of a lifetime! Each participant runs or walks a mile and then passes the baton to another teammate - the process repeats itself for twelve hours throughout the night until everyone has successfully completed the challenge. As part of the event, continuous entertainment, music and plenty of other fun activities take place. Click the link above for details.
May 19 - June 14, 2012
Weavers Guild of Buffalo Exhibit: "Threads of Change"
Awards Ceremony and reception, May 20, 2 to 4 PM. Invitation holders and museum members admitted free of charge. Demonstrations on May 29 and June 5, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Juror's lecture and reception, June 10, 2 to 4 PM.
June 16, 2012
German Festival
A day of music, dancing, food, beer and German heritage, as well the Vintage Volkswagon Car Club.
11 AM to 8 PM.
August 18, 2012
Scottish Festival & Highland Games
Don't miss our 28th annual Scottish Festival.
10 AM to 8 PM .
October, 2012
Halloween Trick-or-Treat
Expanded to two weekends!
December, 2012
Victorian Tea