Once Around is Never Enough

Description:

The Herschell Carrousel Factory - The building, which is listed on both the New York State and National Registers of Historic Sites, is a series of seven interconnected structures which once housed all of the manufacturing components of the factory. The Allan Herschell Company shipped its first ride from this factory complex in 1916.

The Museum - was opened to the public in July of 1983 operating the 1916 Allan Herschell carousel in the original roundhouse. Since 1988, the entire first floor has been open with exhibits and demonstrations that interpret the operation of the factory. The Carrousel Factory Museum as it stands today. Today, the Museum hosts approximately 15,000 visitors per year and offers a variety of programming. We have a paid staff of four, a dedicated active Board of Trustees, and many loyal volunteers who serve as carousel operators, gift shop clerks, admissions greeters and maintenance personnel, contributing greatly to our mission.

Location:

Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
180 Thompson St.
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Phone: (716) 693-1885
Website: www.carrouselmuseum.org