Glazer Children's Museum - Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit

Very Eric Carle is a play-and-learn exhibit inspired by five of Eric Carle’s classic children’s books. Families will follow the path of the Very Hungry Caterpillar, weave a web with the Very Busy Spider, find their inner light with the Very Lonely Firefly, jump and flip with the Very Clumsy Click Beetle, and compose a night symphony with the Very Quiet Cricket.

This exhibit brings to life Carle’s love of nature, his respect for the emotional lives of children, and his recurring themes of friendship, creativity, and the power of imagination. It reimagines the boundaries between the images on a page and the natural world that inspired them, encouraging visitors to explore Carle’s themes and think a little deeper about hope, hard work, love, belonging, and persistence.

What You’ll Do
Guests will immerse themselves in the world of children’s literature with activities inspired by five of Eric Carle’s classic books:

Become the Very Hungry Caterpillar as you follow his path
Weave a web with the Very Busy Spider
Find your light with the Very Lonely Firefly
Make the Very Clumsy Click Beetle flip and jump
Compose a night symphony with the Very Quiet Cricket
Create artwork using many of Eric Carle’s materials and techniques
Enjoy a gallery of prints from Eric Carle’s Very Series as well as works in progress
Step into a kaleidoscope of colors, textures, and shapes, where the boundaries between art and nature blur. Discover the messages of hope, love, and persistence woven into these timeless tales, inspiring you to find magic in your own lives!