Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

Our mission | To collect, preserve, and exhibit original illustrations, encourage guests of all ages to read and create art, and foster an ever-growing audience passionate about children’s literature. |
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How you help | Share your love of art-making and children’s books with Museum visitors of all ages by becoming a volunteer at The Carle! |
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About us | The Carle is the international champion for picture books. Eric and Barbara Carle founded The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, Massachusetts, in November, 2002. “It has been said that picture books are an introduction to literature for young children,” Carle said. “We also wanted to introduce our youngest guests, so new to museums, to the joys of looking at art.” The Carle, as it’s known, has more than 8,500 illustrations, representing more than 200 artists and a century of picture books, in its permanent collection. |
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