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Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
125 West Bay Road
Amherst, MA 01002
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“Autumn in Amherst With Literary Gems” SmarterTravel.com
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 10 attractions in Amherst
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Traveller Description: Museum devoted to illustrations from children's picture books.
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Attraction type: Art gallery
Address: 125 West Bay Road Amherst, MA 01002
Tel: 413-658-1100
Fax: 413-658-1139

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“Wonderful museum & is good to pass the afternoon!”
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4 of 5 stars
adorablechic113
Saint Augustine, Florida
11 Aug 2009

I found this place on this website. I am training to be an elementary teacher and took my 10 year old cousin. I expected it to be bigger, but it is still a nice place. It is a good half-day visit. We stayed for a little more than an hour. My cousin enjoyed the Art Studio best. Kids (and adults)... more

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Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Address

125 West Bay Road, Amherst, MA 01002
Tel: 413-658-1100 Fax: 413-658-1139