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The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

Venue highlights

Indoor and outdoor spaces
Valet parking

Venue details

Style:

Museum/Gallery, Modern

Guest capacity:

Accommodates up to 150 guests

Services:

Ceremony / Reception

Indoor / Outdoor

Location:

125 West Bay Road
Amherst, MA 01002

Description:

Situated in an apple orchard overlooking the Holyoke Range, The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, Massachusetts, offers city elegance in a country setting for your special day. The only full-scale museum of its kind in the United States, The Carle collects, preserves, presents, and celebrates picture books and picture book illustrations from around the world. The state-of-the-art facility is about two hours from Boston and a three-hour drive from New York City. The Carle’s contemporary, light-filled spaces can be adapted to suit a variety of needs. A granite-tiled courtyard hosts a picture-perfect ceremony where you’ll say your vows before all your friends and family. Guests will enjoy sipping cocktails and exploring the museum’s unique galleries. An expansive Great Hall hosts a festive reception, full of delicious food, champagne toasts and plenty of dancing. Feel like a kid again and celebrate in style at The Eric Carle Museum.

Additional details

Service Options

Venue notes

The rental fee is $2,500 for a ceremony and reception and includes 5 hours of event time excluding set up and clean up time. Please inquire with venue coordinator for ceremony-only wedding availability. Additional hours can be arranged for a fee of $250/hr. A refundable security deposit of $500 and a $250 membership fee are required.

Amenities and Restrictions

Amenities

- Dance floor

- Venue set up and clean up

- Day-of coordinator

- Full kitchen facilities

- Large parking lot

Restrictions

- Venue must approve all decorations

- General liability insurance required

- No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc.

- Choose from a list for catering

- Amplified music OK indoors and outdoors

- Smoking in designated areas only

- Alcohol must be served by licensed bartender/caterer

- Music must end by midnight

Amenities

- Dance floor

- Venue set up and clean up

- Day-of coordinator

- Full kitchen facilities

- Large parking lot

Restrictions

- Venue must approve all decorations

- General liability insurance required

- No rice, birdseed, confetti, etc.

- Choose from a list for catering

- Amplified music OK indoors and outdoors

- Smoking in designated areas only

- Alcohol must be served by licensed bartender/caterer

- Music must end by midnight

Links

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

Venue Highlights

Indoor and outdoor spaces
Valet parking

STARTING AT $6,159 FOR 50 GUESTS

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