The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
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New England Road Trip with Kids! Family friendly stops along the way! #newengland #familyvacation #travel #travelwithkids #travelwithkidstips #traveltips #familytravel #travelingwithkids #parentsoftiktok #familytravel #maine #massachusetts #boston #newhampshire #vermont #benandjerrys #rhodeisland #fyp #fypシ
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Doodle Check-in: Shaking the winter blues at the Carle Museum. Did some collaging after getting up close to Eric Carle’s originals. I miss that man! 🐛
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We finally tried out the library free passes and got tickets to the Eric Carle Museum in Amherst, MA! This teacher mom was beyond excited! 🖼️ This museum was probably one of a few that my toddler actually was interested in 😅 The hungry caterpillar photos definitely helped! As you walk around and browse the artwork, people can draw and stencil while in the space as well! 🎨 They have a huge maker space for the kiddos, which you can display afterwards! 📚A children’s library full with books and other toys like blocks! 🏷️ Of course a gift shop/bookstore, and they had a sale on hardcover books for kids! They had a great diverse selection 🤩 🍞 Afterwards, we stopped at Atkins Farms for some apple cider donuts! #toddlerapproved #toddlermom #ctkid #cttoddler #toddlertok #toddlertok #activitiesforkids #fypシ゚viral #ct #thingstodo #fy #momtok #momsoftiktok #teamwork #mass #ma #amherst
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Around Boston | A Family-Friendly Guide to Springfield's Museum Complex
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🔅 Kid-Friendly Boston | Free Daily Activities for Spring Break Next Week
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We went on a Thursday at 10:30am. They're open Wednesday to Sunday (closed Monday, Tuesday). Plenty of free parking. Sidewalks on other side of hedges but not obvious when you park. Stroller friendly location! It is in a small, plain white, unassuming building. There are two small galleries - one was closed today- plus a library, auditorium, gift shop, and art studio for kids to paint. Tours are self-guided. The gallery we went in had drawings hung at child level for the 4-8yo age range. There was a cute sofa with lots of books to read. In the corridor there was a big butterfly mural (good for pics), a butterfly shelf with two seats inside for kids to "hide" in, an interactive felt board with colourful felt to move around (good for 1-5yo age range), and a cut-out head hungry caterpillar to pose for photos (3+ age range for height for that). We didn't make it into the library because it was hopping! Full of kids and parents and I'm not sure if it was for checking out books like a literal library or just reading them there. The gift shop had a variety of items in varying price ranges. The art studio had watercolor pencils and paint, drawing pencils that kids are invited to use (good for 2+). It also had a very small section with building blocks (good for 1-3yo). They offered story times and other kid events throughout the day. The bathrooms were clean. One Accessible stall, one child size toilet (which had an auto flush on it), and one non-auto flush toilet, plus several other toilets. We checked out a free admission pass from our local library. You can also get in free if you have EBT, WIC, or ConnectorCare health insurance. I would say this is best for the 4 or 5 age range and up. My 2yo wasn't overly impressed, but it wasn't crowded and definitely had a kid-friendly vibe! Down the street from Atkins Farm Market, so do yourself a favour and stop in for amazing donuts, ice cream, other baked foods, fresh local produce, sandwiches, deli meat, etc.
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Nearby Attractions Of The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Atkins Farms Country Market
Yiddish Book Center
Kielbasa Orchards
Hampshire College Dining Commons
Prescott Tavern

Atkins Farms Country Market
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Yiddish Book Center
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Kielbasa Orchards
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Hampshire College Dining Commons
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Nearby Restaurants Of The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Bay Road Tennis Club and Multisport Center

Bay Road Tennis Club and Multisport Center
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Address
125 W Bay Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
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(413) 559-6300
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Website
carlemuseum.org
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The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is a museum devoted to the art of the picture book and especially the children's book. It is a member of Museums10 and is adjacent to the campus of Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts.
attractions: Atkins Farms Country Market, Yiddish Book Center, Kielbasa Orchards, Hampshire College Dining Commons, Prescott Tavern, restaurants: Bay Road Tennis Club and Multisport Center

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