Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Fee required
Cafe
Wheelchair accessible
The only museum in America exclusively celebrating picture book art, it collects, preserves, and presents this art form for audiences passionate about art and books.

📜 Museum dedicated to the art of the picture book, collecting, preserving, and presenting this unique art form.
🔍 Founded by the famed children's book artist Eric Carle and his wife Barbara.

Why Go

🎨 Only museum in America exclusively celebrating picture book art
🖼️ Features three galleries with rotating shows and Eric Carle's work
✍️ Offers workshops for children and adults to create their own art
🌳 Explore Bobbie's Meadow, a 100-year-old apple orchard

Tips

🌙 Visit during "The Carle After Dark" for special themed events
💰 Members enjoy free admission and a 15% bookshop discount
🥪 Bring your own food or buy snacks from the Carle Café vending machine

Cost

💰 Adults $15, Youth/Student/Teacher/Senior $10, Members Free.

Hours

🕒 Wednesday-Friday 10 am-4 pm, Saturday 10 am-5 pm, Sunday 12 pm-5 pm.
Open until 8 pm on the first Thursday of each month (Nov-June).

♿ Accessibility

Services and accommodations available for all ages and abilities.

🍽️ Dining

Carle Café has a vending machine; visitors can bring their own food.

Last updated 8 days ago

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