Membership special!
Get an autographed copy of Eric Carle’s new book, Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?!

To celebrate the Fifth Anniversary of The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Eric Carle has graciously offered to autograph a limited number of copies of his brand-new book, Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?

These once-in-a-lifetime gifts will be given to Museum friends who join or renew their Membership to The Carle with a gift of $250 (Studio Sponsor Level) or above.

Gift books are limited to the first 250 respondents. To order yours today, click here.

We regret that we are unable to honor requests for personalization.

Become a Member Today!
Help support the Museum and its programs by becoming a member today! Membership includes free admission for one year, discounts in the Museum Shop and Café, advance notice of programs and workshops, invitations to special events, and more.

To celebrate our Fifth Anniversary, all new or renewing members will receive a complimentary tote bag.

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Individual Membership $45
Senior Membership (Age 65 and up) $30
Student Membership (with proof of current enrollment) $20
National Associate Membership $35 (for residents outside a 200 mile radius of Amherst)
Benefits include:
Free, unlimited admission for one
Invitations to Members-Only events, including private exhibition openings.
Subscription to the Museum Newsletter / Program Calendar / E-newsletter
10% discount in the Museum Shop and Café
Invitation to special Members-Only Holiday Shopping Day
Advance notice and discounts on various Museum events including classes, workshops, performances, films, and lectures
Museum poster

Family Membership $65
Benefits include:
Benefits of Individual Membership
Free, unlimited admission for two adults, plus up to four children
Enrollment of up to four children in the Caterpillar Club which includes:

• A Certificate of Membership with each child’s name
• Special mailings including a subscription to the Caterpillar Club Newsletter

Art Associate Membership $125
Benefits include:
Benefits of Family Membership
Two free guest passes for one-time Museum admission
Membership cards for up to two people from one household

Studio Sponsor Membership $250
Benefits include:
Benefits of Art Associate Membership
Two additional (4 total) free guest passes for one time Museum admission
Special gift publication from the Museum
Recognition in the Museum Newsletter
Rental privileges for privately-hosted, night-time event (restrictions apply)

Picture Book Patron Membership $500
Benefits include:
Benefits of Studio Sponsor Membership
Two additional (6 total) free guest passes for one-time Museum admission
One free gift Membership (Individual level)

Founders Society Membership $1000
Benefits include:
Benefits of Picture Book Patron Membership
Two additional (8 total) free guest passes for one-time Museum admission
Invitations for two to private VIP special events
15% discount in the Museum Shop and Café
Complete, current set of exhibition catalogs

Director's Guild Membership $2,500
Benefits include:
Benefits of Founders Society Membership
Unlimited guest passes for one-time Museum admission
Invitations for two to Director-hosted events, behind-the-scenes tour, and opening dinners

Chairman's Circle Membership $5,000
Benefits include:
Benefits of Director’s Guild Membership
Two complimentary tickets to the Museum’s annual benefit event
Waiver of rental fee for one privately-hosted, weeknight event (restrictions apply)

Basic Organization Memberships/Libraries and Schools $125
Benefits include:
Guest pass for two adults plus up to four children
Subscription to the Museum Newsletter / Program Calendar / E-newsletter
A certificate of Membership with the organization's name
Museum poster