The Durfee Conservatory

UMass Amherst Historic Plant Conservatory, est. 1867

Durfee Conservatory interior, with green plants

Established in 1867, the Durfee Conservatory is a sanctuary of calm and serenity tucked away on our hustling and bustling campus. In sunny weather students sit and read in the outside gardens. In the biting cold of winter, many take a few minutes on their way to class, to warm themselves in the "rainforest" room.

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Updates

The Conservatory will be open from 12:00 to 4:00 on Saturday, May 17, and 12:00 to 4:00 on Sunday, May 18 for Graduation Weekend. 

The Conservatory will be closed from Monday, May 19 to Friday, May 30. The Conservatory will re-open on Monday, June 2 at 10:00.

 

Location

Durfee Conservatory
210 Stockbridge Road
Amherst, MA 01003

Hours

Open Monday - Friday
10:00 - 4:00

Directions

The Durfee Conservatory is located on the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus. Get directions on Google Maps or follow the directions below to find us from I-91 or I-90 (The Mass Pike).

To get to the Durfee from I-91:

  1. Take Route 9 exit in Northhampton.
  2. Head East on Route 9 to Amherst.
  3. Turn left on Pleasant Street and drive through town.
  4. Turn left at Triangle Street (3rd Traffic light). This street will then turn into North Pleasant Street.
  5. At the second light turn right, then immediately turn right again at the first street you come to, and follow signs to the University Health Center.
  6. Look for parking on the street before the University Health Center or in the lot to your left by the Franklin Dining Commons. The Conservatory is directly across from the University Health Center, which is located on your right.

To get to the Durfee from I-90 (The Mass Pike):

  1. Take the Palmer exit off of the Pike, and follow the signs to Amherst and UMass.
  2. Follow 181 to 202 North to Route 9 West.
  3. When you reach Amherst, turn right onto Pleasant Street.
  4. Turn left at Triangle Street (3rd Traffic light). This street will then turn into North Pleasant Street.
  5. Turn left at Triangle Street (3rd Traffic light). This street will then turn into North Pleasant Street.
  6. At the second light turn right, then immediately turn right again at the first street you come to, and follow signs to the University Health Center.
  7. Look for parking on the street before the University Health Center or in the lot to your left by the Franklin Dining Commons. The Conservatory is directly across from the University Health Center, which is located on your right.

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