Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Massachusetts, United States
4.0 (259 reviews) Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent Ranking #3 in Hampshire County Art Museums
Art + Picture Books = Joy
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, a stunning, 40,000 square-foot facility in the heart of the Five College area of Western MA is loved by families, art aficionados and book lovers alike. The Museum houses three Galleries with rotating exhibitions of picture book art from around the world, and a permanent collection which includes works by artists such as Maurice Sendak, Leo Lionni, and Rosemary Wells. A hands-on Art Studio allows visitors to create their own masterpiece any time the Museum is open. The Auditorium hosts regular live performances, daily films, and frequent lectures and guest appearances by renowned authors and illustrators. The comfortable Reading Library is the perfect spot to settle in with a book and a friend, or take in Storytime. The Museum Shop, called by Parent's Choice "the very best bookstore for picture books in the entire world," is stocked with unique gifts and a beautiful array of picture books.
Address
125 W Bay Rd, Amherst, MA 01002-3357
Mobile
Website
http://www.carlemuseum.org
Working hours
Monday :
Tuesday :
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 2:23
User Ratings
4.0 based on (259 reviews)
Reviews
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4j-and-i-inGermany 5:00 PM Sep 19, 2022
Easy, Interesting and Significant
The Eric Carle Picture Book Art Museum is as much an Art Museum as it is a place for kids to "discover" old friends (in particular, the Hungry Caterpillar) and to be creative (with assistance). Clearly "picture book art" is ART and really merits serious attention. The museum also provides interesting, illustrated information about Eric Carle's own very unusual life history. Recommended for people of all ages.
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4Elizabeth J 5:00 PM Mar 19, 2021
Not what I thought - but still worth it.
I thought it was going to be more a Museum around Carle’s work especially the hungry caterpillar and grouchy ladybug. So I was sort of surprised when it wasn’t. They have an art studio (Sara our art helper was fantastic) where we did a craft (a diorama of a place for dinosaurs), then there are three galleries to explore (Civil rights, dinosaurs and Eric carles work focused on transportation) but my 4 yr old wasn’t super interested in it, she mostly enjoyed running around the street stickers they had on the floor. There is also a library there that we spent time reading books in. The librarian Natalie was super helpful. The gift shop was full of awesome things. I think it’s a one time stop for us. It was great and worth the $9 admission fee for the one time.
