Eric Carle Museum

Amherst | Massachusetts | USA

Eric Carle (1929–2021) was one of the best known illustrators of our time. The creator of more than 70 picture books, he combined winsome stories and exuberant collages that appeal to young readers and adults alike. In 2002, Eric Carle and his late wife, Barbara Carle, founded The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, Massachusetts.

Current exhibitions

The Art of Grace Lin: Meeting a Friend in an Unexpected Place

Eric Carle Museum

Amherst | Massachusetts | USA

Jun 14, 2025 - Jan 04, 2026

Sprites, Spells, and Splashes: Magical Beings in Picture Book Art

Eric Carle Museum

Amherst | Massachusetts | USA

Nov 22, 2025 - Apr 26, 2026

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Articles

The Carle serves up "Cooking with Eric Carle," a tasty look at the beloved author's art and appetite

Nov 04, 2025

The Carle opened a new exhibition this fall that explores Eric Carle’s career through the perspective of food. Cooking with Eric Carle, on view September 20, 2025 – August 23, 2026, will feature more than 50 works dating from 1965-2019.

Grace Lin retrospective opens at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

Jun 16, 2025

This summer, a new exhibition at The Carle celebrates the wide-ranging career of author and illustrator Grace Lin. On view June 14, 2025 – January 4, 2026.

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Contact details

125 West Bay Road Amherst, MA, USA 01002