Newest traveling exhibit opens soon. Members get a sneak peek on Friday, May 22.

Grand Carousel • Exhibit

32 jumpers and 16 standers form the 1909 Grand Carousel.

Restored to its original beauty.

Grand Carousel

If there is one word to describe the 1909 Grand Carousel, it would be magical. Restored to its original beauty, the carousel is a favorite of young and old. Families can purchase a ticket ($3 each) to ride the carousel in addition to the main museum admission fee.

Here are a few things you need to know before purchasing your ticket. If you’d like to know more about the history of the carousel, we’re happy to tell you about it.

Open Today:

CLOSED 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm

Groups Today:

AM 0 Students 488 Students 466 Students 458 Students 345 Students 40 Students 0 Students
PM 0 Students 50 Students 10 Students 0 Students 0 Students 0 Students 0 Students

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