Buckley Recital Hall was inaugurated in 1968 and has been in continuous use since then. In 2000 it received a major rejuvenation that replaced the seating, acoustical draperies, and carpet. Acoustical draperies were added at the stage, enhancing acoustical performance of the hall for musicians. Lighting was updated, and a new removable performance floor surface was added. Each component of this project was carefully studied to preserve the clarity of sound that earns Buckley its reputation with musicians and patrons alike.
From the North (Greenfield, MA; Northern Berkshires; All points in Vermont and Western New Hampshire):
Take I-91 South to Exit 24 in Massachusetts (Route 5/Route 10 exit).
At the stop sign at the top of the ramp turn left onto Routes 5 and 10, and almost immediately turn right at the traffic lights onto Route 116 South.
Follow Route 116 South for approximately 9 miles until you reach Route 9.
Take a left onto Route 9 East. Follow Route 9 for a little more than a mile until you reach a four-way intersection with a stoplight at the top of a hill. Most Amherst College buildings are in front of you and on your right; downtown Amherst is on your left.
Continue straight ahead on Route 9. Your first legal right turn is the entrance to Converse Parking Lot. Buckley Recital Hall is inside the Arms Music Center, the large, modern brick building on your right immediately past the parking lot.
NOTE: If you are departing from the Northern Berkshire region, you can reach I-91 via Route 2 East
From the South (Springfield, MA; All points in Connecticut, New York City, and points further south):
Take I-91 North to Exit 19 in Massachusetts (Route 9 exit).
Take a right onto Route 9 East. Follow Route 9 for approximately 6 miles until you reach a four-way intersection with a stoplight at the top of a hill. Most Amherst College buildings are in front of you and on your right; downtown Amherst is on your left.
Continue straight ahead on Route 9. Your first legal right turn is the entrance to Converse Parking Lot. Buckley Recital Hall is inside the Arms Music Center, the large, modern brick building on your right immediately past the parking lot.
NOTE: If you are departing from the New York Metro area or points further South, you can reach I-91 via I-95, the Merritt Parkway, or I-84.
From the East (Greater Boston region, all points in Rhode Island):
Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) West to Exit 4 (I-91 exit).
Take I-91 North to Exit 19 (Route 9 exit).
Take a right onto Route 9 East. Follow Route 9 for approximately 6 miles until you reach a four-way intersection with a stoplight at the top of a hill. Most Amherst College buildings are in front of you and on your right; downtown Amherst is on your left.
Continue straight ahead on Route 9. Your first legal right turn is the entrance to Converse Parking Lot. Buckley Recital Hall is inside the Arms Music Center, the large, modern brick building on your right immediately past the parking lot.
NOTE: If you are departing from Rhode Island, you can reach the Massachusetts Turnpike via Rt. 146.
From the Northeast (Eastern New Hampshire, All points in Maine):
Take I-95 South to Exit 59 in Massachusetts (I-495 South exit).
Take I-495 South to Exit 29B (Route 2 West exit).
Take Route 2 West to Exit 16 (Route 202 exit)
Follow Route 202 South for about 15 miles to a blinking yellow light at Amherst Road. (You will see signs reading: "To Rt 9 and Rt 116").
Turn right and follow Amherst Road for 7 miles to Amherst center.
At Amherst center, turn left at the light onto North Pleasant Street, and immediately turn left again onto Route 9 East at the next light. Your first legal right turn is the entrance to Converse Parking Lot. Buckley Recital Hall is inside the Arms Music Center, the large, modern brick building on your right immediately past the parking lot.
From the West (Southern Berkshires; Albany, NY and points further West):
Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) East to Exit 4 (I-91 exit).
Take I-91 North to Exit 19 (Route 9 exit).
Take a right onto Route 9 East. Follow Route 9 for approximately 6 miles until you reach a four-way intersection with a stoplight at the top of a hill. Most Amherst College buildings are in front of you and on your right; downtown Amherst is on your left.
Continue straight ahead on Route 9. Your first legal right turn is the entrance to Converse Parking Lot. Buckley Recital Hall is inside the Arms Music Center, the large, modern brick building on your right immediately past the parking lot.