It is no surprise that horses have starred in children’s books for generations. Horses make ideal leading characters—they carry us on adventures, race to our rescue, bear our burdens, and bring us joy. Whether in fairytales or historical narratives, stories of horses touch our emotions time and again.
This exhibition showcases both classic and contemporary picture books exploring the ways horses have captivated human hearts and artistic imaginations. It features tales of triumph and heartbreak, fantasy and friendship. Most significantly, it examines how horses—in life and in the pages of a book—expand our humanity.
Guests can view 80 drawings, paintings, collages, prints, and digital illustrations by 50 artists. Visitors of all ages are invited to draw horses, guided by a variety of how-to books and horse figurines courtesy of Breyer Animal Creations. They can read books in our barnyard and “groom” our gallery horses. And there’s room for imaginative puppet play in the Giddy Up Theater too.
Wed – Fri 10am – 4pm
Sat 10am – 5pm
Sun 12pm – 5pm
Mon – Tue CLOSED
Adult $12
Youth (ages 1 to 18), Student, Teacher, or Senior (65+) $8
Members Free
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
125 West Bay Road
Amherst, MA
42.321098664461, -72.53294655
Horse Tales: Galloping into Children’s Books
