Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, North Tonawanda

About Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum

Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum houses The Carving Floor, where visitors observe the hand-carved wooden horses and animals that defined the factory's century-long legacy. The museum displays pieces from The Wurlitzer Music Roll Department and features the Jeanette E. Jones Children's Gallery for younger visitors. Guests explore Kiddieland, a working carousel ride, and tour the facilities where Allan Herschell's company manufactured amusement equipment. The museum offers group tours, field trips for school groups, and homeschool classes covering carousel history and carving techniques. Birthday parties, baby showers, and photoshoots take place on-site, while Carrousel Chats provide educational talks. Carving classes teach visitors hands-on skills. The venue suits families, students, and amusement history enthusiasts of all ages. Located in North Tonawanda, New York, the museum charges admission, with verified prices available online. Active duty military and their families receive free admission from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day, according to carrouselmuseum.org.