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Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum

Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
180 Thompson Street
716-693-1885

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.


Recent News

Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum Recieves Funding for New Pilot Library Program

Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum Announces a New Library Education Program granted by the Garman Family Foundation administered by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo. North Tonawanda, NY -- The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum has…

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Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum Announces Joining Blue Star Program

Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum IS A 2024 BLUE STAR MUSEUM Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer North Tonawanda, New York – Herschell Carrousel Factory…

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HCFM Announces Kiddieland Opening Day Sponsored by NT Neighborhood Watch

North Tonawanda, NY -- The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum has announced on April 26th, that the North Tonawanda Neighborhood Watch is sponsoring admission for the grand opening of Kiddieland on May 25th. Based upon the generous sponsorship of…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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