Become a Member Today!
All Memberships support the Museum and its programs. Membership includes free admission for one year, discounts in the Museum Shop, advance notice of programs and workshops, invitations to special events, and more.

Buy one National/International Membership and receive a second Gift National/International Membership for free.

$35
(for residents outside a 200 mile radius of Amherst)
Benefits include:
15% discount in the Museum Shop
Subscription to the Museum Newsletter / E-newsletter, Invitation to special Members-Only Holiday Shopping Day, Advance notice and discounts on various Museum events including classes, workshops, performances, films, and lectures, Free, unlimited admission for one, Invitations to Members-Only events, including private exhibition openings.

Please use the Gift Recipient box at check out.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Special!
Receive a FREE Family Pass for a friend with each new and renewing Museum membership.

If your referred friend joins The Carle, you will both receive a special gift!

FREE Family pass will be mailed with your membership cards. When your referred friend joins the Museum, a coupon for a special gift will be sent to both of you. You may pick up your gift in the Museum Shop.

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Baby Bear Special!
Get an autographed copy of Eric Carle’s book, Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?!

Eric Carle has graciously autographed a limited number of copies of his newest book, Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?

These once-in-a-lifetime gifts will be given to Museum friends who join or renew their Membership to The Carle with a gift of $250 (Studio Sponsor Level) or above.

Gift books are limited to the first 250 respondents. To order yours today, click here.

We regret that we are unable to honor requests for personalization.

Individual Membership $45
Teacher/Librarian Membership (with proof of employment) $35
Senior Membership (Age 65 and up) $30
Student Membership (with proof of current enrollment) $20
National /International Associate Membership $35 (for residents outside a 200 mile radius of Amherst)
Benefits include:
Free, unlimited admission for one
Invitations to Members-Only events, including private exhibition openings.
Subscription to the Museum Newsletter / Program Calendar / E-newsletter
15% discount in the Museum Shop
Invitation to special Members-Only Holiday Shopping Day
Advance notice and discounts on various Museum events including classes, workshops, performances, films, and lectures
Museum exhibition poster

Family Membership $65
Benefits include:
Benefits of Individual Membership
Free, unlimited admission for two adults plus up to four children
Enrollment of up to four children in the Caterpillar Club which includes:

• A Certificate of Membership with each child’s name
• Special mailings including a subscription to the Caterpillar Club Newsletter
• Special holiday shopping discount in The Carle Bookshop

  Art Associate Membership $125
  Benefits include:
  Benefits of Family Membership
  Two free guest passes for one-time Museum admission
  Membership cards for up to two people from one household
  One current Museum exhibition catalog

  Studio Sponsor Membership $250
  Benefits include:
  Benefits of Art Associate Membership
  Two additional (4 total) free guest passes for one time Museum admission
  Special gift publication from the Museum
  Recognition in the Museum Newsletter
  Rental privileges for privately-hosted, night-time event (restrictions apply)

  Picture Book Patron Membership $500
  Benefits include:
  Benefits of Studio Sponsor Membership
  Two additional (6 total) free guest passes for one-time Museum admission
  One free gift Membership (Individual level)
  Sowing the Seeds DVD

  Founders Society Membership $1000
  Benefits include:
  Benefits of Picture Book Patron Membership
  Two additional (8 total) free guest passes for one-time Museum admission
  Invitations for two to private VIP special events
  20% discount in the Museum Shop
  Complete, current set of exhibition catalogs

  Director's Guild Membership $2,500
  Benefits include:
  Benefits of Founders Society Membership
  Unlimited guest passes for one-time Museum admission
  Invitations for two to Director-hosted events, behind-the-scenes tour, and opening dinners

  Chairman's Circle Membership $5,000
  Benefits include:
  Benefits of Director’s Guild Membership
  Two complimentary tickets to the Museum’s annual benefit event
  Waiver of rental fee for one privately-hosted, weeknight event (restrictions apply)

  Basic Organization Memberships/Libraries and Schools $125
  Benefits include:
  Guest pass for two adults plus up to four children (Pass is transferable)
  Subscription to the Museum Newsletter / Program Calendar / E-newsletter
  Museum poster