The New England Carousel Museum

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Tours and Crafts

CraftsWhether you have a fond interest in art, American History, woodcraft, or simply enjoy the excitement of the carousel, we have something special for you. At any age, our guests can share in the enjoyment of a visit to the Carousel Museum.

The Museum is proud to house one of the largest collections of antique carousel pieces in the country. You can experience the "Golden Age of the Carousel" on your own, or with our tour guides who will share with you the colorful history and development of the hand-carved animals that have found their place in America's rich folk art history.

You are invited to bring your group for a hands-on experience which is educations, entertaining and unique, or make arrangements for an outreach program.

Tour Group Planner

Reservations: Groups planning to book tours must make reservations three weeks in advance. Please call to make reservations at the location of your choice. Your reservations will be confirmed in writing.

Payment: Tour fees are based on the Museum admission price. $4.00 per adult, $3.50 per senior, $2.50 per child age 4-14 and children under 4 years of age free. A minimum of $40.00 per tour is requested. Both the bus driver and the tour escort receive complimentary admission to the Museum.

Deposit: A non-refundable $25.00 deposit is required upon booking. Please make your check payable to the New England Carousel Museum.

Guides: Tours are available from 10 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Saturday, and noon to 4:30 P.M. on Sunday. Tours are available at any time, day, or evening, with special arrangements.

Special Access: The Museum is equipped to accommodate special access needs including a wheelchair accessible restroom.

Special Rates
Groups of 30 or more persons are given a 10% discount on the regular admission price. Student and children's tours must be accompanied by adults. For every 10 children, and adult will be given free admission. Wheelchairs visitor attendants are admitted free.

Special Group Hours
The Museum is prepared to respond to requests for special group tours during the day or evening hours. There is a minimum charge of $40 per hour for special tours of under 10 people.

Outreach
The New England Carousel Museum would like to reach out and bring a small part of the Museum and the beauty of the carousel to your group. We provide a one-hour program with slides and examples of carousel carving with a traveling teacher.

Tours and Crafts parties
The New England Carousel Museum is a great place for an enjoyable and entertaining afternoon. Make crafts, have fun, and learn about the art and history of the carousel.

Party time
Any time during Museum hours.

Price
$5.00 per child
$4.00 per adult

Selection
A tour and one craft

Select One Craft
LaGrace, Origami, Dream Catchers, create a cut out, metal punching, or carving.





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The New England Carousel Museum
96 Riverside Avenue, Rt. 72
Bristol, CT 06010

Phone - (860) 585-5411    Fax - (860) 314-0483
Email - info@thecarouselmuseum.com




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