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Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum Admission
1 h
About this activity
Visit: Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, 180 Thompson St, North Tonawanda, NY 14120-5420
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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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.
Included
- Local taxes
- One ride token, additional tokens may be purchased for 50 cents, USD
- Entry/Admission - Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
Features
Tourism
70%
Cultural
45%
Original
30%
Reviews
This is a trip back to childhood for anyone who loved carousel rides! There was only one family of 6 besides the two of us at the time the gate opened for admission. As a result, we were blessed to have Barb give us a private tour. Her knowledge was amazing, and the enthusiasm is shared by all the volunteers who were there. The history of how the horses are built and seeing the tools used and how the music comes to be -- well, ya just gotta go!