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Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book

Art: “What Might You Do? Christian Robinson,” through June 4. “Eric Carle Loves Japan,” through Aug. 20, featuring never-before-seen photos of Carle’s visits to Japan over a 32year period. “The Art & Storytelling of Claire A. Nivola,” April 22 - Nov. 5. Permanent exhibit: Gabrielle Healy Carroll Storytime Programs are held Tues. and Fri. 10:30 a.m.; Sat. 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m., free with admission. 125 West Bay Road, Amherst or carlemuseum.org

Holyoke Heritage State Park: Art Exhibit: “Ethereal Diversity: The Eloquence of Shared Experience,” through May 31. Holyoke Heritage State Park is proud to celebrate Holyoke’s 150th birthday by hosting the works of one who has made the city his home. Pieces created by J. Bryant II will showcase in the Exhibition Hall of the park’s visitor center. Admission is free and the Visitor Center is open year-round, Tuesday through Sunday, from noon to 4 p.m. The park and visitor center are wheelchair accessible. Free, www.mass.gov/locations/holy oke-heritage-state-park. Closed Mon. 221 Appleton St., Holyoke, 413-534-1723.

Josiah Day House: Permanent exhibit: Featuring guided tours, artifacts, furniture, clothing and documents from 1754-1902. Call for open house schedule and individual tours. $3, $1 children 6-12, free for members. 70 Park St., West Springfield, 413-734-8322.

Mead Art Museum: Permanent exhibit: various American and European paintings, Mexican ceramics, Tibetan scroll paintings and more. Museum hours: Tues.-Thurs. and Sun. 9 a.m.-midnight; Fri. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 220 South Pleasant St., Amherst or amherst.edu.

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: Permanent exhibit: three floors with dozens of handson exhibits, a regulation sized basketball court and more than 900 artifacts on display. Exhibits include “High Above Center Court,” “Hall of Honor,” “1891 Gallery,” “Players Gallery,” “James Goldstein Superfan gallery,” and “Jerry Colangelo Court of Dreams.” Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $28 adults (16-24); $23 seniors (63+); $19 youth (5-15); $23 students with valid high school or college ID; free for ages under 5. 1000 West Columbus Ave., Springfield, hoophall.com.

Norman Rockwell Museum: Nora Krug: “Belonging,” through June 18. Spring Break Family Week: Thu., Fri., “Art of Nature,” 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., family art-making activities inspired by springtime; “Storytime in the galleries,” 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. No reservation required, adult accompaniment required. Free for members, children and teens or included in admission.

Online Program: Drawing Life with Elize McKelvey, today. For more information visit nrm.org. $5 per episode. Permanent exhibit: Gallery.

Hours: Thurs.-Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Advance tickets purchase required; Closed Tuesday and Wed. Visit www.nrm.org for more information. $20 adults; $18 seniors, AAA, retire military; $10 college students, free children ages 18 and under, members and active military, 9 Route 183, Stockbridge or nrm.org.

Old Sturbridge Village: Permanent exhibit: visit Kidstory, an indoor learning gallery in the Visitor’s Center where kids 3-10 can try on period costumes and imagine life in the 1830s; “Neat and Tasty: Getting Dressed in Early New England”; apparel in portraiture. Hours through Oct. 1, Wed.-Sun. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Standard admission tickets are good for one day and are not valid for special evening programs. $30 adults, $28 seniors (55+), $15 college students with valid college ID, $15 children 4-17, free for children ages 3 and under. Route 20, Sturbridge or osv.org.

Springfield Armory National Historic Site: Ranger-led interpretive programs offered in the museum in the afternoon. Junior Ranger programs conducted frequently each day. Wed.-Sun, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 1 Armory Square, Springfield or nps.gov/spar.

Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum: Permanent exhibit: Daniel Anthony’s Store, The Legacy Room, The Birthing Room, The Portrait Gallery. Open Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 students and children 6-17, free for children under 6 and NARM/ NEMA/ROAM members, 67 East Road, Adams or susanbanthonybirthplace.com.

The Emily Dickinson Museum: Homestead and Evergreens: Permanent exhibit. Open Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Admission to the museum is by guided tour, for which advance-purchased timed tickets are required. Visit EmilyDickinson Museum.org/Visit to purchase your tickets and for more information.

280 Main St., Amherst.

Titanic Museum: Permanent exhibit: exhibits from the collection of the International Titanic Historical Society. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $4, $2 children and students, 208 Main St., Indian Orchard or titanic1.org.

University Museum of Contemporary Art - Fine Arts Center: Permanent exhibit. The Fine Arts Center requires patrons to be fully vaccinated to attend performances. UMass students, staff, and volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated per university policy. Masks are not required, but are welcome and encouraged. The University Museum is open through May 1; Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon–4p p.m.; and first Thursdays until 8 p.m. Closed Mondays, holidays, and academic breaks. 151 Presidents Drive, Amherst Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum: Permanent exhibit: Guided tours of the first and second floors. Open weekdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Self-guided tours are on the hour with the last self-guided tour weekdays at 2 p.m. and weekends at 3 p.m. Masks are required and social distancing will be practiced. Call to reserve at 413637-3206. Admission is $18 adults, $17 seniors (65+), $10 students with ID and $7 children 5-17; free children 4 and younger. “Paranormal Investigation with David Raby,” Fri., 7 p.m.-midnight. Before the investigation, Raby will give a brief history of the lives that once graced the hallways and possibly still reside within. He will also share some of his favorite evidence from previous investigations and will be happy to answer any questions about paranormal investigations. This event is perfect for everyone; from someone who has never been on a paranormal investigation to the seasoned investigator. Non-refundable tickets for this event are $40 per person with a reduced rate of $25 students with ID and are limited. Reservations are required. No walk-ins. Visit gildedage.org/ events/ for reservations. All of the proceeds from ticket sales will go towards the preservation and restoration of Ventfort Hall. “Victorian Tea & Talk Saturday” Sat. at 4 p.m. “Edie Sedgwick, Muse of Andy Warhol: A Sister’s Reconsideration.” presented by Alice Sedgwick Wohl. Tickets are $30 for members and with an advanced reservation; $35 day of. Reservations are required as seats are limited. Walk-ins accommodated as space allows. For reservations book online at gildedage.org/events/. All tickets are nonrefundable and non-exchangeable. 104 Walker St., Lenox or gildedage.org.

Volleyball Hall of Fame: Permanent exhibit. Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; docent-led tours are not available, a maximum of 50 visitors will be permitted inside at a time. Online ticket purchasing strongly recommended. 444 Dwight St., Holyoke, volleyhall.org

West Springfield Town Museum: Permanent exhibit. The museum is open to the public every first Sat. of the month from 1-3 p.m. Items on display include hand-built models of early town buildings and other structures, local artifacts and historic items from the Civil War, Mittineague Park and Bear Hole area, as well as other local historic items and displays. 55 Altamont Ave., West Springfield

Wistariahurst Museum: Permanent exhibit: Gardens and Grounds open daily from dawn to dusk. Carriage House and gift shop open Mon.Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For information about house tours, group tours and upcoming events visit wistaria hurst.org. $7 Holyoke residents; $5 seniors; $5 youth (under 18); free museum members, active military and family members. “Victory Theatre WPA Murals” exhibition, through March 2024. 238 Cabot St., Holyoke or www.wistariahurst.org

Yiddish Book Center: Permanent exhibit, “A Velt mit veltelekh: The Worlds of Jewish Culture.” The center will be open to the public on Thu., Fri., Sun. and Mon. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Shabbos (Saturday) and Jewish and legal holidays. $8 adults, $6 seniors, free for members, students and children. 1021 West St., Amherst or yiddishbookcenter.org.

Galleries

A.P.E. Gallery: Permanent exhibit.

Hours: Tues.-Thurs. noon-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. noon-8 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.; “Dress” exhibition by Suzanne Wright, through Sun. 126 Main St., Northampton or apearts.org.

Agawam Public Library: Virtual Friends of the Agawam Public Library photography show, online through May. To view the show, visit www.agawamlibrary.org. 750 Cooper St., Agawam.

Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery: Permanent exhibit. Tues.-Fri., 12:30-4:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. First floor of building 28. 1 Armory Square, Springfield, 413-755-5258.

Chicopee Main Library: NAMI Western Massachusetts 12th Annual Art and Poetry Show, through April 29. The show will feature art and poetry works for sale to the public, with proceeds going to the artists. Free, namiwm.org/events. 449 Front St., Chicopee, 413-594-1800.

Cooper’s Common: Historical art exhibit presented by the Agawam Community Artists and Artisans, through May. 159 Main St., Agawam

Ferrin Contemporary: Linda Sikora: “Darkening Ground,” Sat.-June 11, ferrincontemporary.com/ portfolio/linda-sikora-darken ing-ground/. 1315 Mass Moca Way, North Adams

Forbes Library: “Monoprint Collage: New one of a kind works,” through April 29. Featuring works from Betsy Feick, Kate Jenkins, Lynn Peterfreund and Rich Turnbull. 20 West St., Northampton or forbeslibrary.org.

Gallery A3 Amherst Art Alliance: “Becoming Form” by Karen Iglehart, through April 29. Art Forum online, today at 7:30 p.m., register at www. gallerya3.com. 28 Amity St., Amherst, 413-256-4250.

Hope and Feathers Framing and Gallery: “A Distant Horizon” original paintings by Holly Tomlinson, through April 30. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.6 p.m.; Thu., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 319 Main St., Amherst or hopeandfeathersframing.com

Indian Orchard Mills Dane Gallery: All new exhibits every month featuring the artists at Indian Orchard Mills. Sat. noon-4 p.m. or by appointment. 34 Front St., Indian Orchard, 413-543-3321.

J. H. Miller Custom Framing and Gallery: Featuring the works of local artists. Mon.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.2 p.m. 86 Elm St., West Springfield (413) 732-9128.

Old Town Hall: “Art with Heart,” through May 6. 43 Main St., Easthampton.

Pulp Art + Object: Typewrite-based work by Frederique Q.R. Zacharia, through April 30. The artwork is in the front room. “Rocks, Squids, Clouds, and Other Beings” works by Ashley Eliza Williams, through April 30. 80 Race St., Holyoke.

Sunnyside Road Gallery: Featuring the work of Carolyn Avery. Sat. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by calling 413-569-0384. 52 Sunnyside Road, Southwick .

Taber Art Gallery: 2023 HCC Student Art Exhibition, through May 4. Mon.-Thu., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. during regular school sessions. Located in the HCC Library lobby in the Donahue Building. 303 Homestead Ave., Holyoke, 413-552-2614.

Trinity United Methodist Church: Paintings by Chuck Morkin, through April 30. Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Thu. 4-7 p.m. and other times by appointment, 413-218-7391. In the Trinity Community Gallery. 361 Sumner Ave., Springfield.

Outdoors

Great Falls Discovery Center: “Crossroads Exhibit-Life is: An Exploration of Being Through the Eyes of Local Young People,” through April 26. Tues. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; April 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. StoryWalk: “We Planted a Tree,” through April 30. Enjoy a story, fresh air and exercise. Free self-guided StoryWalk on the grounds featuring the children’s picture book “We Planted a Tree” by Diane Muldrow, for readers ages 3-7. Earth Week Investigation Station: Trees, through Sun. Join in at the welcome desk during school vacation week in activities to inspire taking care of where we live, with a special focus on trees, including