North Tonawanda
New York
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
Mission:
The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, operated by the Carousel Society of the Niagara Frontier, is a premier national historic site and community resource for family recreation and learning that fosters an appreciation for the unique heritage of the carousel and related industries in the Niagara Region.
Vision:
Through educational, cultural, and recreational programming, visitors will experience the places, people, stories and artifacts associated with the production of carousels, band organs and amusement devices.
Upcoming Events at Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
Recent News
New Engine Exhibit and Collections Announcement
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum Announces New Herschell-Spillman Motor Exhibit & 1923 Standard Car Project with Grand Opening. North Tonawanda, NY - The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum has unveiled its new exhibit Phantom of the Brass…
Read More »Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum Announces Director Ian K. Seppala Joins the Board of the Canal Fest of the Tonawandas
North Tonawanda, NY -- The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum has announced today that Executive Director Ian K. Seppala has joined the Board of Directors of Canal Fest of the Tonawandas. “Canal Fest is an important part of the Tonawanda-North…
Read More »Carousel Society of the Niagara Frontier Introduces New Trustees and Trustee Emeritus
CAROUSEL SOCIETY OF THE NIAGARA FRONTIER, Inc. INTRODUCES NEW TRUSTEES AND TRUSTEE EMERITUS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (North Tonawanda, NY, February 1st, 2024) The Carousel Society of the Niagara Frontier, Inc. - a non-profit, board-led institution…
Read More »Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum Awarded $40,000 by the New York State Council on the Arts
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum announced today a grant award totaling [$40,000] from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the nonprofit arts and culture sector. Through New York State's continued investment in arts and…
Read More »Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum - Summer Nights Program
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum Announces Summer Nights at the Museum, two special evening hour events with discounted admission. North Tonawanda - Today the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum announced that it will be hosting Summer Nights at…
Read More »Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum Summer Hours
[Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum] Announces Summer hours begin today, Monday June 12th, 2023. The museum will now be open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, and Sunday 12pm-4pm. [North Tonawanda]—Today the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum…
Read More »Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is A 2023 Blue Star Museum
North Tonawanda, NY - Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum announced it will join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to currently-serving U.S. military personnel and their families this…
Read More »Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum Announces Access Program for Low-Income Families
Herschell Carrousel Factory MuseumAnnounces Access Program for Low-Income Families Museums for All to increase accessibility of high-quality museum learning resources. North Tonawanda - Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum announced that it has…
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