Home | Carle Museum

Photographic collage of boy with dog and plates and cat playing fiddle.

"CLICK! Photographers Make Picture Books" is on view through June 7

The Carle is the international champion for picture book art and books. We collect, preserve, and present picture book art for audiences passionate about art and books.

Video about The Carle

Explore Art

Illustration of baker making bread in stages.

Current Exhibition

Cooking with Eric Carle

September 20, 2025 - September 6, 2026

See all exhibitions

Current Exhibition

CLICK! Photographers Make Picture Books

January 17 - June 7, 2026

Illustration of girl in two landscapes mirror-imaged.

Current Exhibition

Sprites, Spells, and Splashes: Magical Beings in Picture Book Art

November 22, 2025 - April 26, 2026

Upcoming Events

See all events

The Barbara Elleman Research Library Lecture: Alvina Ling

Saturday, April 18 2026
1 - 2 pm

Celebrate the vital role of research, creativity, and scholarship in children’s literature.

Panel Discussion: You're Telling My Kids They Can't Read This Book?

Saturday, April 4 2026
2 - 3 pm

Tiffany Jewell will moderate a panel discussion book bans and challenges, prompted by Andrew Laties’ newest work You’re Telling My Kids They Can’t Read This Book?. Panelists include Waleska Santiago-Centeno, Alex Gino, and Hannah Moushabeck.

Illustration of a little girl looking at cherry blossoms up on a tree.

Special Storytime: Katrina Goldsaito

Saturday, April 11 2026
2 - 2:30 pm

Join Katrina Goldsaito for the interactive debut of her new book When Cherry Blossoms Fall.

Exploring Materials: Mark-Making in Nature!

Tuesday, May 19 2026
6 - 8 pm

Discover how simple marks can spark big creativity! In this outdoor workshop, we’ll explore the power of mark-making as a tool for self-expression, motor skill development, and creative exploration in children.