The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, Massachusetts is a one of a kind museum dedicated to children’s picture book art. This is no rinky-dink museum geared toward the same people who will go out of their way to see fun, pop culture type of roadside attractions. The museum is housed in an impressive 44,000 square foot building on over seven acres.
Opened in November 2002, the museum includes three galleries, an auditorium, gift shop and café. There is something for everyone. The bustling calendar of events includes guest speakers, story times, special events, performances, classes and workshops for children, parents, and educators. This month Pat the Bunny will be visiting the Café.
Founded in large part and named for Eric Carle, whose unmistakable colorful collage illustrations are known all over the world and can be seen in over 70 children’s books.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar, his best known book since its release in 1969, epitomizes the perfect picture book in that the art is as important as the text.
Carle, 79, is still hard at work. When not at his home in Florida, working on his art, or speaking around the country, he still loves to visit the museum.
Carle is not interested in simply promoting his own work. Past exhibits include, The Wonderful Art of Oz, Picture Stories: A Celebration of African American Illustrators, and Maurice Sendak, Inside and Out.
Like a traditional art museum, the art is displayed on the walls in frames or in glass cases. However, nontraditionally, much of the art is hung at eye level of children, not their grown-ups. Although the kids may not touch the art in the galleries, there are plenty of opportunities to roll up their sleeves and unleash the artist within in other parts of the museum.
Located only 2-3 hours from New York City and Boston, The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art should be included in any itinerary of a trip back east.
Prices are $7 for adults and $5 for seniors (65+), students, teachers and children 1-18. Babies under one are free.
The museum’s hours are Tuesday – Fridays 10-4, Saturdays 10-5 and Sundays 12-5.
Opened in November 2002, the museum includes three galleries, an auditorium, gift shop and café. There is something for everyone. The bustling calendar of events includes guest speakers, story times, special events, performances, classes and workshops for children, parents, and educators. This month Pat the Bunny will be visiting the Café.
Founded in large part and named for Eric Carle, whose unmistakable colorful collage illustrations are known all over the world and can be seen in over 70 children’s books.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar, his best known book since its release in 1969, epitomizes the perfect picture book in that the art is as important as the text.
Carle, 79, is still hard at work. When not at his home in Florida, working on his art, or speaking around the country, he still loves to visit the museum.
Carle is not interested in simply promoting his own work. Past exhibits include, The Wonderful Art of Oz, Picture Stories: A Celebration of African American Illustrators, and Maurice Sendak, Inside and Out.
Like a traditional art museum, the art is displayed on the walls in frames or in glass cases. However, nontraditionally, much of the art is hung at eye level of children, not their grown-ups. Although the kids may not touch the art in the galleries, there are plenty of opportunities to roll up their sleeves and unleash the artist within in other parts of the museum.
Located only 2-3 hours from New York City and Boston, The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art should be included in any itinerary of a trip back east.
Prices are $7 for adults and $5 for seniors (65+), students, teachers and children 1-18. Babies under one are free.
The museum’s hours are Tuesday – Fridays 10-4, Saturdays 10-5 and Sundays 12-5.
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