About The New England Carousel Museum in Bristol, CT

Our museum offers programs that help kids learn the history of the carousel, and our restoration and conservation projects ensure that the carousels will remain for generations to come. At the New England Carousel Museum, we take pride in our mission to acquire, restore, and preserve operating carousels and carousel memorabilia. Our goal is to ensure that these beautiful pieces of history remain in the public domain for future generations to enjoy. We also strive to create new carousel material, to educate and provide pleasure to the general public. Our dedicated team of experts has been hard at work to secure and restore carousels from around the world. Through our restoration projects, we are able to bring old carousels back to life and preserve them for years to come. We also organize educational programs to teach children about the history of the carousel, and to help develop their appreciation for this piece of history. At the New England Carousel Museum, we strive to make sure that these beautiful pieces of art remain in the public domain for generations to enjoy. We are committed to our mission of acquisition, restoration, preservation, and the creation of new carousel material for the education and pleasure of the general public.

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Experiences

What kind of kids we support

  • Coed
  • Kids

Amenities

  • Handicap accessible

Programs at The New England Carousel Museum in Bristol, CT

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Private Group Tours for Children or Adults

Reserve a private tour just for your group. For groups of 5 - 105, the Museum welcomes you to join us for an in depth look at the beauty and history of Carousel. Private tours are a great outing for Adult and Student groups alike. A visit to the Carousel Museum offers an opportunity to learn about Art, History, and fabrication of this little known form of American sculpture.

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Virtual Tours

The New England Carousel Museum and Museum of Fire History are pleased to offer a variety of Tours online through ZOOM! Select one of the themes below and our Program Coordinator, Kristen Berggren and/or Subject Specialist Cate Mahoney will guide you virtually through our 33,000 square foot facility. Ask questions and participate and all guests will receive a BOGO promo code to visit us in the future!

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Carousel Medallion Workshop

Join carousel artist Donna Lee Woolcott in this two-hour hands on workshop. Includes inspirational, idea gathering tour of the Museum, all supplies, wine and cheese.

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Location and contact information

95 Riverside Ave, Bristol, CT, 06010