https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 19:04:37 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eric-carle-museum#post-2767672 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 14:18:18 +0000 ShootingStar 2767672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PinkElephant: @mrsbookworm: There used to just be a bunch of statues in a garden, but now there's a whole museum that just opened - <a href="https://springfieldmuseums.org/about/dr-seuss-museum/" rel="nofollow">https://springfieldmuseums.org/about/dr-seuss-museum/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eric-carle-museum#post-2767639 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 12:28:00 +0000 catlady 2767639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't been, but just wanted to add that the Dr Seuss thing is actually a museum now (not just a garden anymore).</p> <p><a href="https://springfieldmuseums.org/about/dr-seuss-museum/" rel="nofollow">https://springfieldmuseums.org/about/dr-seuss-museum/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eric-carle-museum#post-2767629 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 12:18:33 +0000 CakeLady 2767629@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've been a few times with DS. We really like it - they have exhibits of storybook art, a really nice library of children's books with story times (sometimes by the authors of the books), and an art studio to make your own project. We've always had a good time. It is very kid friendly of course.<br /> Amherst is a cute town to explore as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eric-carle-museum#post-2767623 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 12:11:25 +0000 ineebee 2767623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went to a wedding there about 5-6 years ago -- it was beautiful! I remember they had an activity/craft-type room with tons of art supplies that looked really fun. There's a lot of greenery outside too. Didn't have kids at the time so I didn't really think about it with that filter so those are all the details I remember! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eric-carle-museum#post-2767612 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 11:36:21 +0000 mrsbookworm 2767612@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went to it 11 years ago, when it was brand new, so take my reply with a grain of salt. There were some great illustrations from the books, a wonderful library and they had workshops/projects for kids to participate in. That area of MA is quite nice. Amherst and Northampton are two nice towns fairly close by. As far as I know, the Dr. Seuss thing is an outside garden. In Enfield, CT (about 20 minutes away) there is a cool trolley museum that my four year old loves. Or if you head in the opposite direction, towards Deerfield, MA, there is the Yankee Candle Factory. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eric-carle-museum#post-2767599 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 11:17:20 +0000 808love 2767599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sounds like a great trip! let me know how it goes if you go...maybe I'll do it next year! Our library has a huge Carl's caterpillar hanging from the ceiling and LOs first bday was EC. Plus we all love art. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eric-carle-museum#post-2767591 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 10:52:43 +0000 looch 2767591@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://hvparent.com/visit-the-eric-carle-museum-of-picture-book-art" rel="nofollow">http://hvparent.com/visit-the-eric-carle-museum-of-picture-book-art</a></p> <p>I learned that there was a museum from the librarian this weekend, as we were looking at a book about Eric Carle's art. I think it might be worth a weekend trip in early October, and possibly bundle it with apple picking or a visit to an orchard. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eric-carle-museum#post-2767588 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 10:42:35 +0000 PinkElephant 2767588@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following with interest because we're considering both of those when we visit DH's grandparents in a few weeks. I'm confused about the Dr. Seuss one b/c I thought it was a museum, but on the website it's listed as a garden....</p> <p>I'm not clear on how little-kid-friendly they are. It seemed like they might be more focused on the history of the authors, which my kids are too little to care about. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eric-carle-museum#post-2767578 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 10:31:04 +0000 ShootingStar 2767578@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had no idea there was an Eric Carle museum. DS would love that. We've been meaning to get out to the Dr. Seuss museum which is pretty close to there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eric-carle-museum#post-2767575 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 10:27:44 +0000 looch 2767575@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anyone visited? I am thinking about planning a trip there this fall (central MA) as my son is really interested in the process Carle used. </p>