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Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.
Fri
May
17
Two Museum guests look at art.
2 - 2:45pm
  • Talks & Tours

Gallery Tour

Join Chief Curator Ellen Keiter for a tour of the galleries.

Sun
May
12
Sat
May
11
Illustration of girl holding book of herself holding book in recursive image.
1 - 2pm
  • Artists & Authors
  • Talks & Tours

Artists at Play

Artists will discuss their work on view in the special exhibition Pictures at Play: Metafiction in Art. 

Fri
May
10
Two Museum guests look at art.
2 - 2:45pm
  • Talks & Tours

Gallery Tour

Join Museum Educator David Feinstein for a tour of the galleries.

Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.
11 - 11:45am
  • For Families

Open Book, Open Play

Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime for early learners.

Thu
May
9
Assortment of books from the BERL collection
11am - 12pm
  • Talks & Tours

Explore the BERL

(Program is full) Take a morning tour exploring the Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL), a collection of scholarly resources and rare books. Space is limited.

Sun
May
5
A penguin and unicorn fly in the sky surrounded by clouds and soft pastel colors.
2 - 2:30pm
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Special Storytime: Bob Shea

Bob Shea reads from his new book, Oh, Are You Awake?, a book that is sure to delight young readers—and their caregivers—whether at naptime, bedtime, or anytime!

Fri
May
3
Two Museum guests look at art.
2 - 2:45pm
  • Talks & Tours

Gallery Tour

Join Assistant Curator Isabel Ruiz Cano for a tour of the galleries.

Sun
Apr
28
A book cover showing an assortment of animals holding musical instruments, surrounding the words, "Animal Albums from A to Z."
2 - 2:45pm
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Cece Bell's Musical Power Hour

Cece Bell will discuss her new book, Animal Albums from A to Z! Drawing, music, dancing, music videos—we will have so much fun!

Sat
Apr
27
Two Museum guests look at art.
11:30am - 12:15pm
  • Talks & Tours

Curator Tour

Join Assistant Curator Isabel Ruiz Cano for a tour of the galleries.

Fri
Apr
26
Sat
Apr
20
Collage of people holding different signs, including "Love," "Hello!," and "There is no line where art stops and life begins."
2 - 2:30pm
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Special Storytime: Mara Rockliff

Learn about Sister Corita Kent, the “pop art nun” who made signs with messages of love, hope, peace, and justice.

Child pointing at book held by Carle educator.
11 - 11:45am
  • For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Fri
Apr
19
Illustration of owl in tree under moonlight.
1 - 1:45pm
  • For Families
  • Talks & Tours

Birds of Prey with Tom Ricardi

Learn about the great work being done at the Massachusetts Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Center.