Houghton Library

Public Tours

Public tours of Houghton Library are offered every Friday at 2:00 pm. Attendees receive a general introduction to the library, followed by a tour of the Emily Dickinson, Amy Lowell, and John Keats rooms, as well as the suite devoted to the Donald and Mary Hyde Collection of Dr. Samuel Johnson.

Those wishing to take the tour should meet in the Houghton Library lobby. Reservations are not required. For additional information, contact the Houghton Public Services Department at 617-495-2440 or via e-mail.