Founded in part by Eric Carle, the renowned author and illustrator of more than 70 books, including the 1969 classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar , The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is the first full-scale museum in this country devoted to national and international picture book art, conceived and built with the [continue reading]Archive for Museums
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Nov
8
2008
Founded in part by Eric Carle, the renowned author and illustrator of more than 70 books, including the 1969 classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar , The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is the first full-scale museum in this country devoted to national and international picture book art, conceived and built with the [continue reading]More Museums
Nov
6
2008
Use this page for museums that don’t quite fit into the other existing categories. Most links take you directly to their respective websites. If you have anything to say about any of the listings (or a new one to add) please post a comment. If you have enough to say, I’ll use your comment as [continue reading]
History Museums
Nov
6
2008
Historic museums provide insight into the Pioneer Valley’s past, from the colonial era through the industrial age. Some museums also provide support for genealogy research, offer living exhibits, or special events. Area museums cover the range from before the first European settlers and conflict with the French and Indians, to the spread of industrialism, use [continue reading]
Art Museums and Galleries
Nov
6
2008
The Pioneer Valley boasts one of the highest concentrations of artists and craftspeople in the United States. This, in combination with the colleges and universities in the area, means there are several world-class museums displaying fine arts and crafts from the prehistoric to modern times, world-renowned art festivals and galleries promoting the works of local [continue reading]
The William Cullen Bryant Homestead
Nov
3
2008
Barn for storing apples and pears, built in the 1870'sThe William Cullen Bryant Homestead in Cummington (one of the hilltowns ) is maintained by the Trustees of Reservations. From Route 9, turn onto Route 112 South to Bryant Road. Parking, picnic tables and seasonal visitor center, gift shop and [continue reading]
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