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Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum Admission Ticket | 1 hour to 2 hours

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Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum Admission Ticket
2 Adults x $12.00
$24.00
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$24.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Spanish
  • Local taxes
  • Two ride token, additional tokens may be purchased for 1 dollar, USD
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks

Overview

Visit the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, located in the original Allan Herschell Company factory building. The museums exhibits feature a carving floor, paint shop, assembly roundhouse, and loading dock. Explore the various rooms within the 7-structure complex. Ride a hand-carved and restored 1916 carousel. The Wurlitzer Music exhibit and multiple operating band organs play the music that makes the carousel ride magical. A Children’s Gallery provides hands-on learning activites for the entire family. An outdoor Kiddieland allows children to test-ride four Allan Herschell rides from the 1940s to the 1960s (Summers only). Admission fee and two ride tokens included. Tours are self-guided by brochure or cell phone.  Guided tours for 10 or more persons may be scheduled any time with advance notice.  

Meeting points

Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
180 Thompson St, , North Tonawanda, New York, United States, US, 14120-5420

End point

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Itinerary

  • Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum

    The Herschell companies in North Tonawanda (located just 20 minutes from Niagara Falls, New York) produced over 3,000 hand-carved, wooden carousels. Many of their carousels were portable with simply carved horses, meant to be used by traveling carnivals. They were shipped all over the country. Today 71 of the 148 antique, hand-carved wooden carousels still in existence in the United States and Canada were made by Herschell. In the 1930s, the company started making small metal amusement rides for children and promoting a 'kiddieland' package to small businesses. During a visit, view exhibits, watch a wood carving demonstration, listen to the magical sounds of a band organ, view the music roll-making shop, ride a 1916, hand-carved carousel, ride four kiddie rides (in the summer), and shop in an extensive gift shop.

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • The carrousel has a weight restriction of 200 pounds
  • The kiddie rides have height restrictions that vary per ride

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A fascinating smallmuseum not far from Niagara Falls

Published on Sep, 2024

An amazing museum of the history of the American Carrousel housed in the restored factory building where they were made. They provide an included audio tour and rides on a carrousel produced in the factory. They have displays on how the horses and other animals were carved and painted, on how carrousels were built and simple displays explaining the mechanisms. Also how the Wurlitzer company. A nearby firm known for its organs contributed to the music of the carrousel. Also the firm was a pioneer in kiddie rides of the 1940s and 1950s. They have four fully restored kiddie rides from that era. This was a spur of the moment decision to visit and it was one of high lights of our trip. It was well worth the under two hours we spent there. The staff was very welcoming and very knowledgeable. They clearly love what they do.

Victorian Tea Event

Published on May, 2024

I attended the Victorian Tea at the Museum and it was fantastic! They thought about all the details when providing this 3-course tea. They also brought in a speaker who was engaging, dynamic and informative. Additionally we had the opportunity to poke around the museum. I will be back!

Much better than expected

Published on Oct, 2023

Oy, a museum for Merry-Go- Rounds?!? Thought this would be a pink, rainbows and cotton candy, polished play with horses on poles. Boy was I wrong. This is where they carved the horses expertly and with style. This is where they came up with the music that is really a wonder to behold and hear, pre 78's. And you learn about the evolution of the amusement park ride. Really done well like the workers just left for lunch. All the people we interacted with were fans and could tell stories and facts. Quirky and great.

Step back in time...

Published on May, 2023

Take a step back into the past and see how craftsmen created the marvels that we call a carrousel. Learn the STEM about making this modern joy and ride the hundred year old carrousel.

Loved it!

Published on Apr, 2023

If you can don't miss the opportunity of visiting this museum; it really is a hidden gem. I learned so much of the history of carrousels and it was so interesting. The staff is super knowledgeable and friendly. With the admission ticket you get 2 tokens per ticket to ride the carrousel and you'll love every minute of it. Went in thinking I would be out in half an hour and end up spending 3hrs there. PS we even did the scavenger hunt.

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