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Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
Central Park
view website180 Thompson St.
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
716-693-1885
Good-for-Kids Rating
Babies
Toddlers & Pre-KSchool-Age KidsPre-Teens & Teens
Special Collection
Art Museum
Historical Landmark
Amusement Park
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum Description
It's the carousels (a pint-sized version in the back of the building and the real deal up front) that draw the most attention from visiting kids. The former factory turned museum has a hands-on children's gallery in the back, where kids can try their hand at an old-fashioned bean bag toss, participate in arts and craft classes, or simply curl up for some quiet time with a book or puzzle. Pop in on a weekend to see local volunteer wood carvers demonstrating the age-old tradition.
Kid Tips
Toddlers & Pre-K: Smaller kids will love the horses made just their size and the children's gallery, which mixes generations-old games with arts and crafts. It's free with admission.
Pre-Teens & Teens: Older kids won't be thrilled by much here. Skip it unless you've got kids with a special interest.
Planning Notes
- Take a breather. Sunshine streaming through the windows in the children's gallery makes it the perfect place to let kids exercise their creativity. Youth volunteers help supervise parent-child craft projects on the weekends and you'll bump into local families (and make new friends) throughout the week.
- BYO lunch. There's no food on site and a vending machine will tempt with soft drinks and chips, so pack a lunch and eat at one of the picnic tables outside or in the gallery.
Just the Facts
Hours: June-September: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. noon-4 p.m. Hours vary other times of year -- call to confirm.
Fees: Under $10
Recommended Time: 1 - 2 hours
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