Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Other Ideas: Old South Meeting House; Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA); Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum (for kids and adults); Old Sturbridge Village

The Museum features rotating exhibits of over 1200 pictures by the beloved children's book author and artist, and other authors like Maurice Sendak (Where the Wild Things Are.) Drawings are hung at children's eye level.
There is a large art studio where children and adults can make art themselves and an extensive picture-book library designed to look like a comfortable living room. Frequent scheduled workshops and events make this a worthwhile destination.
http://www.picturebookart.org/Programs_Events/Upcoming'> Check the event calendar for The Eric Carle Museum.
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HOURS | ↑ top |
Tuesday – Friday 10 am – 4pm
Saturday 10 am - 5pm
Sunday 12 pm – 5pm
Closed on Mondays * and Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
* Open Mondays during MA school vacation weeks (February and April) and during July and August.
COST | ↑ top |
Adult admission $9
Youth (under 18), Student, Teacher and Senior Admission $6
Family Admission (2 adults and 2 youth) $22.50
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LOCATION | ↑ top |
125 West Bay Road, Amherst, MA, 01002 map
Phone: (413) 586-8934
From Boston and points East
From Boston, it takes approximately 2 hours to the Museum. Follow Massachusetts Turnpike West to Exit 4 (West Springfield/Route 91). Route 91 North to Exit 19 (Northampton/Amherst, Route 9). Right onto Route 9 East. Pass over the Calvin Coolidge Bridge. Right at first traffic light on to Bay Road. After 1.8 miles follow Bay Road to the left. Avoid going straight, as that will put you on
Laurence Plain Rd - Rt. 47) Continue another 2.5 miles to the Museum (on your left).
TIPS | ↑ top |
- If you're making a day trip, go when there's a special event to stretch the experience.
- Allow time to explore pretty downtown Amherst, the Amherst College Museum of Natural History, and local cafes and fun shops.
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