Arrowhead, Herman Melville House
- Literary house museum
- Regional draw
- Pittsfield
Arrowhead in Pittsfield is the former home of Herman Melville, where he wrote Moby-Dick and other major works.
The house and its setting connect his literary life with the Berkshire landscape and the routines of a working household.
Book or confirm a current house tour before arriving, since interior access is guided and seasonal arrangements can change. The photograph shows the residence. Grounds and walking programs may operate differently from the house museum. Discuss mobility needs in advance, respect preserved rooms and follow the historical society’s current photography and group-visit guidance.
Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
Image credit: Daderot. / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.
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