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The Herschell Carrousel
Factory Museum

Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum

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  • A colorful children's party room Be dazzled by our Children's Gallery, a colorful venue for birthday parties. More >
  • The wonderful old musical machines of Wurlitzer View still-operational period equipment responsible for the carrousel's sounds. More >
  • 1950s and 60s playground equipment, fully restored This major collection of later Herschell rides is major fun. More >

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Welcome!

Wednesday, July 18th, is NOT a Free Wednesday.

Canal Fest presale ride wristbands now available online.

Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $3.50 for children (2 -16). Admission includes one ride token.

Summer hours begin June 10th. We are open Monday – Saturday 10AM – 4PM, Sunday 12PM – 4PM. Kiddieland is open Wednesday - Sunday during museum hours.

Volunteers needed

Our museum depends on the dedicated, loyal volunteers who donate their time to help us stay open. We are looking for ride operators, admissions clerks, tour docents, restoration team members and building crew members. Check out our Volunteer page for all of the possibilities!

Do you have relatives who worked for Herschell?

You can now go search for the names of Herschell workers. You can also give us new or corrected information and pass information on to other researchers via email.

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Upcoming Events and Classes

  • 06/10/18 Summer Hours Begin
  • 07/14/2018-07/15/2018 Carrousel Carnival Days
  • 07/15/2018-07/22/2018 Canal Fest
  • 0725/2018 Free Wednesday
  • 08/01/2018 Free Wednesday
  • 08/08/2018 Free Wednesday
  • 08/09/2018 Teddy Bear Picnic
  • 08/22/2018 Free Wednesday
  • 08/29/2018 Free Wednesday
  • Artizan Band Organ
  • More Photos and Videos
  • NEW! B. A. B. Organ Company

News

  • We Are a Blue Star Museum May 9, 2018
  • Volunteer Spotlight: Alex Buncy (Alex René) May 3, 2018
  • Volunteer Spotlight: Barb Aschenbrenner March 2, 2018
  • B. A. B. perforator is loaded with paper and punching holes March 14, 2017
  • B. A. B. music roll perforator restoration is complete February 28, 2017
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Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
180 Thompson St.
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
P: (716) 693-1885 | F: (716) 743-9018
Email: info@carrouselmuseum.org
facebook.com/herschellmuseum

The Carousel Society of the Niagara Frontier
is a not-for-profit 501-c-3 organization.
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
180 Thompson St.
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
P: (716) 693-1885 | F: (716) 743-9018
Email: info@carrouselmuseum.org
facebook.com/herschellmuseum

The Carousel Society of the Niagara Frontier is a not-for-profit 501-c-3 organization.