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Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers)

Q: What is carlemuseum.myshopify.com site?

A: This is the best place to find products for our newest exibition Free To Be... You and Me: 50 Years of Stories and Songs! Think of this an artisanal pop-up shop for all you need to celebrate this exhibit from The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art.

Q: What is The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art?

A: The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art ("The Carle") is an art museum in Amherst, Massachusetts. Here, we explore the creative works of and about picture books, their authors, and their artists! We host exhibitions in our 3 art galleries, storytimes in our library, art projects in our studio, and much more. Learn more about the museum and how to visit us.

Q: What is Free To Be... You And Me: 50 Years of Stories and Songs?

A: This is our new exhibition that coinsides with the 50th Anniversary of the beloved alblum and book by Marlo Thomas and Friends called Free To Be... You And Me! The exhibition will be on display at The Carle from November 16, 2024 through April 6, 2025. Curated by Margi Hofer.

Q. How do I get my Eric Carle Museum membership discount?

A. We apologize that we are not able to extend your discount on orders placed through Shopify. Our membership database does not yet communicate with this pop-up site. We invite you to login to our main site at shop.carlemuseum.org to receive your discount and peruse our full catalog of products, including the Free To Be... You And Me merchandise.