The Eric Carl Museum
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
125 West Bay Road, Amherst, MA 01002
413-559-6300
https://www.carlemuseum.org/
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, located in Amherst, MA, is the first sizable institution dedicated to picture books and picture book illustrations from around the world. Its collection encompasses more than 11,000 objects—7,300 of which are illustrations—including art by Eric Carle, Maurice Sendak, and Leo Lionni. On the 40,000 sq. ft. premises are three art galleries, an art studio, a theater, picture book and scholarly libraries, and a gift shop.
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the library)
What you get with this pass: One pass is available and it offers free admission to two adults and up to four children.
Pass must be returned to the library by 11 AM next business day (2 days) after the reservation. Pass may be returned in the drop box.
Magic Wings
Magic Wings
281 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield, MA 01373
413-665-2805
Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens, opened in 2000, consists of an 18,400-square foot facility with an 8,000-sq. ft. glass conservatory filled with butterflies, moths and tropical vegetation. The conservatory is home to some 4,000 free-flying foreign and domestic butterflies in a tropical environment that includes exotic reptiles, frogs, fish, birds & insects. There is a gift store and food court on the premises.
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
What you get with this pass: Two passes are available. Each pass provides free admission to two people. (Please be sure to use only two passes. If more than two is used, then you will be responsible to pay for additional passes)
Pass must be returned to the library by 11 AM next business day (2 days) after the reservation. Pass may be returned in the drop box.
Cheshire Children's Museum
Cheshire Children's Museum
149 Emerald Street, Unit C, Keene, NH 03431
603-903-1800
https://www.cheshirechildrensmuseum.org/
Dedicated to experiential learning and play, the 5,000 sq. ft. Cheshire Children's Museum is home to 22 unique hands-on exhibits for children, including Space Station, News Anchor Desk, Auto Repair Shop, Post Office, Construction Zone, Veterinarian Clinic, NH Cog Railway, A Day on the Water, Lego Station, and Puzzle Station, among others. There is also a dedicated play space—the Monadnock Munchkin zone—for those under the age of three.
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
What you get with this pass: 1/2 price admission for up to 4 people