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.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
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
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Good to know
• General admission ticket is not valid for special events.
What to expect
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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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/New York).
Additional Information
- The kiddie rides have height restrictions that vary per ride
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum Admission Ticket
Can I cancel Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum Admission Ticket for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1–2 hours.
What's included?
- Local taxes
- two ride token, additional tokens may be purchased for 1 dollar, USD
What's not included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Chinese, English, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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