April 2008 to October 2008
Historic buildings open for the season. Summer hours & rates apply.

May 1-12, 2008
Fine Arts League of Buffalo Spring Exhibit
The exhibit includes juried paintings and drawings in a variety of media by members of the League, an association of professional adult artists.
Regular museum hours and admission applies.

May 18 , 2008
Concert: The Moaning Myrtles and The Butterbeer Experience, with special guests, The Chocolate Frogs
Still can't get enough Wizard Rock? Fans young and old of the Harry Potter series will enjoy this performance of Potter-themed songs.
1 PM. Regular museum admission applies.

May 28, 2008
Museum Book Club
This month we will be discussing Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer.
This club is free and open to the public, but please register by email or by calling 689-1440.
1 PM.

May 31, 2008
Amherst Celebrates the Arts
Amherst Museum hosts a celebration of the arts with performing arts, dance, music, visual arts and children's activities. Performances are continuous throughout the day. Presented by the Arts and Culture in Public Places Board of the Town of Amherst.
10 AM - 5 PM. FREE admission.

June 6 - August 10, 2008
Traveling Exhibit: The Way We Worked: Photographs from the National Archives
Work and the workplace have gone through enormous changes between the mid-19th century, when 60 percent of Americans made their living as farmers, and the late 20th century. Amherst Museum brings you this traveling exhibition, The Way We Worked: Photographs from the National Archives. This exhibit will feature 86 photographs focusing on the history of work in America and documenting work clothing, locales, conditions and conflicts.
Regular admission and Museum hours apply. Exhibit reception June 6.

June 7, 2008
Lace Seminar
Try your hand at several quick lace techniques, or sign up for a first lesson in Bobbin lace, Tatting, Knitted lace, or Romanian needle lace. This seminar is designed for beginners.
9 AM to 4:30 PM. Merchants' mall and demonstrations included in general museum admission. Pre-registration required for seminar class; please call for a brochure.

June 7, 2008
2008 Lecture Series: Conservation and Care of Textiles
9 AM . Admission: $5 and includes merchants' mall and demonstrations.

June 14-15, 2008
Civil War Living History Weekend
Relive the Civil War by visiting military and civilian camps, visiting the Museum's historic buildings and watching a battle re-enactment.
June 14, 11 AM - 5 PM; June 15, 11 AM - 4 PM. Call for a brochure and pre-sale tickets.

June 18, 2008
2008 Lecture Series: Moving Lighthouses
This lecture will be presented by Joe Jakubik from the Internation Chimney Corporation.
7 PM. Admission: $3, Museum members free.

June 25, 2008
Museum Book Club
This month we will be discussing The Bear by William Faulkner.
This club is free and open to the public, but please register by email or by calling 689-1440.
1 PM.

July 12, 2008
Don Davis Car Show
Noon - 5 PM.

July 16, 2008
2008 Lecture Series: Soldiers Write Home
This lecture will look at the way soldiers have communicated with their loved ones back home over the past century and a half.
7 PM. Admission: $3, Museum members free.

July 19-20, 26-27 and August 2, 2008
A Taste of Blacksmithing
A course taught by members of the New York State Designer Blacksmiths.
Pre-registration required. Call for a brochure.

July 21-25, 2008
Discovery School: Entertainments
A week-long summer day camp for children.
Pre-registration required. Call for a brochure.

July 23, 2008
Museum Book Club
This month we will be discussing Assassination Vacation by Sarah Vowell.
This club is free and open to the public, but please register by email or by calling 689-1440.
1 PM.

August 2 , 2008
Wireless Meet August 3 , 2008
Blacksmith Hammer-In
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM. Regular museum admission.

August 4, 6 & 8, 2008
Summer Quilt Camp
A summer day camp on quilting, presented by the Amherst Museum Quilters Guild. For ages 9-12 and 13-16. Learn how to sun dry and stamp images onto fabric, create patterns, quilt hand sew, machine sew and complete a project.
Cost: $85 plus kit (Museum members $75 plus kit). Registration fee does not include lunch. Click here for a registration form or contact us if you have any questions.

August 6, 2008
2008 Lecture Series: Dave Ruch - Songs from New York State
In this concert and lecture program, Dave Ruch will present and tell the stories behind the songs of real New Yorkers from days gone by.
7 PM. This lecture is sponsored by the New York Council for the Humanities "Speakers in the Humanities" program and is FREE.

August 16, 2008
24th Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games
Enjoy a dayof Scottish heritage with traditional and contemporary Scottish and Celtic music, Scottish food, bagpipes, dancers, vendors, sheep herding and traditional Highland Games.
9 AM to 5 PM.

August 27, 2008
Museum Book Club
This month we will be discussing Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen.
This club is free and open to the public, but please register by email or by calling 689-1440.
1 PM.

September 6 & 7, 2008
Harvest Festival & Craft Show
Celebrate the harvest season and Western New York's rich agricultural heritage with indoor and outdoor craft vendors, produce, entertainment, hay rides and more. Members of the Museum's guilds will also be onhand demonstrating their work and offering a variety of hand-crafted items for sale.
10 Am - 5 PM .

September 10 , 2008
2008 Lecture Series: Quilt Seminar Lecture
7 PM. Admission: $8. Museum members $4, Quilt Guild members are free.

September 10-13, 2008
Quilt Seminar
Beginning to expert quilters will find exciting classes to take in this annual seminar featuring nationally known teachers Bonnie Browning and Jodi Barrows.
Pre-registration required.

September 24, 2008
Museum Book Club
This month we will be discussing A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini.
This club is free and open to the public, but please register by email or by calling 689-1440.
1 PM.

October 2008 to April 2009
Historic buildings closed for the season. Winter hours & rates apply.

October 18-19 , 2008
Doors Open Niagara October 24-25, 2008
Halloween Trick or Treat
Come and trick or treat on our historic grounds at the gently spooky-event for children ages 3-10.
Pre-registration required. Check back for details.

October 29, 2008
Museum Book Club
This month we will be discussing The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde.
This club is free and open to the public, but please register by email or by calling 689-1440.
1 PM.

November 19, 2008
Museum Book Club
This month's book selection will be determined in 2008.
This club is free and open to the public, but please register by email or by calling 689-1440.
1 PM.

December 6 , 2008
Holiday Celebration
The Amherst Museum Board of Trustees hosts this annual dinner dance.
Pre-registration required. Check back for details.

December 9 , 2008
Victorian Tea
Enjoy an elegant holiday tea in the Victorian tradition and bid on treasures in the basket auction.
Pre-registration required. Check back for details.