The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, co-founded by author and illustrator Eric Carle and his wife Barbara Carle in November 2002, sits on 7.5 acres in Amherst, Massachusetts. The museum's contemporary, light-filled building encompasses three galleries, a Great Hall, a courtyard, a café, an auditorium, and an art studio — all dedicated to collecting, preserving, and presenting picture book art. For private events, the Great Hall serves as the primary reception space, accommodating up to 150 guests seated or 300 for a standing reception. Wedding bookings are structured as six-hour full museum rentals that take place outside regular operating hours, giving groups exclusive access to the galleries, courtyard, and all connected spaces. The Café and Auditorium — available during or after museum hours — suit business meetings, rehearsal dinners, and smaller gatherings for up to 60 and 135 guests respectively.