Historic Carousel & Museum

So much history here! What an amazingly unique place and SO worth the visit and tour! You'll appreciate the ride so much after learning more about the carousel history and this specific and very special operation. Then spend an afternoon reading the stories behind each animal online! It's so neat! I wasn't expecting much at all and I was totally blown away. Professional, creative, unique. You won't regret a stop!

We had an awesome visit! The tour was so cool to hear the story of how the carousel came together. We saw 2 people actively carving new animals. Our tour guide was fabulous! What a wonderful project that brought the community together and created a beautiful carousel!

One of our favorite stops on I-5. Came up from Grants Pass for another break from life.
First discovered this about 13 years ago before the carousel was assembled. They were still carving the animals. Went on the private tour and heard more history. Some of the animals take almost 10 years to complete. They have a ring game that you collect rings as you circle. Find the gold ring and free ride. Always a great experience.

This place was amazing. If you get a chance you should stop and do the tour and see how the carving masters carve this amazing figures

The most amazing wood carvings I have ever seen. Detailed and realistic looking. The Griffin took 14 years to finish. Not just a kids place.

We love the carousel.
We take our grandchildren, and we like to take visitors there as well. Albany has a beautiful project that brings so many people together.

Took the children to the museum before the carousel, the volunteers are very knowledgeable and friendly. They loved it!

Best Carousel I’ve ever been (I haven’t been to many lol). The place itself it’s very interesting and fun to watch. I recommend to take the tour they offer. Saturdays, you will have the chance to meet the founder of the Carousel, Wendy, which would also give you the tour. There’s so much work into each wooden animal that you see there. It’s unbelievable.

I’ll definitely come again. Please take the ride it’s lots of fun.

Beautiful craftsmanship! The volunteers are all so nice. Great place to bring your kids, especially if you need something to do indoors. They have a nice little snack shop and gift shop. The Carousel is so fun and beautiful. The tour downstairs is GREAT! A lot of fun if you catch people carving as well. They make all of their animals in house and it’s so fun to them carving in action. Highly recommend checking it out.

This is a really great carousel because you can take a tour downstairs and they'll show you how they carve the horses. The history behind is carousel is what's amazing. Established in 2017 by Wendy who came from Missoula Montana and wanted a carousel in Albany, created this establishment. Go to the elevators and there's a volunteer there who will give you a tour downstairs. It's worth it. It's free. I was short on time because my dog was in the car. I asked Ray, the volunteer tour guide if he could give me a tour in 5 minutes. He did. And every sentence out of his mouth was so informative. Nothing wasted. It's amazing how they carve the horses and animals for the carousel out of a block of wood. Apparently you can go there and learn how to carve too. And the history behind all the animals and people are donating money as a patron to make a horse or animal that's personal to their own. Whether it's a dog, or a horse and they put their dog or cat on it. There's a whimsy behind it. I will donate money to this cause. I may even have a horse made, it will be my dog actually.
The thing about this carousel is that it has more modern animals on it. I find this carousel to be more interesting to the newer generation. I'm used to the very old carousels that are old, and all the horses faces look like their labored. That's my fascination with carousels, is the way they depict the horses and animals. But anyway, this carousel is very sweet, and it's local. And the community and donations keep it going. Take the tour. They're making more animals so they can switch them out on the carousel and repair the horses and put in the new ones to ride. It's a very easy carousel so it doesn't matter where you sit, you're not going to get too dizzy. But it's not fast, the wind will not whip through your hair.
They also offer two party rooms. And it's reasonable. $60 per hour and you can rent the rooms all day. I would actually have a wedding here, or a birthday party.

They have a very interesting museum that you can tour for free! They will also show you the workshops where the carousel animals are carved and painted. The carousel is fun and only $2 to ride! They also have a concessions stand and a gift shop with a party room off to the side. This was well worth the trip out to Albany.

What a neat place. Fun place for the kids and really Interesting for those of us a little older. Be sure and take the tour to watch the wood carvers at work. It is amazing what they do. It is a first class place.

Brought my family to the Carousel in Albany and was totally pleased! Well stocked retail store with a lot of history of the Albany Carousel. Very clean lobby and restrooms, friendly staff with amazing customer service. Perfect place to host birthday parties and or any type of group get together. They also offer full tours of the museum. (highly recommend) Ride tokens are 2$ each and offers a cafe near the carousel. Thank you for a great experience!!

Not only is the carousel itself gorgeous, but the staff of volunteers truly bring its story and history to life! Visitors can take a guided tour of their museum which showcases a breathtaking collection of antique Dentzel carousel animals, and a few from other famous makers as well as visit the carving area to see the critters still being carved and finally upstairs to visit the painting area. I loved every minute of it! The gift shop is lovely, well laid out with quite a few unique carousel themed items including those specially made for the carousel itself. And the carousel - it is absolute art! So many different critters to ride, a working catch the ring machine, and an old school band machine for the music. If you love carousels this is a must do!

What a delightful experience! I remember years ago when the artists came together with an idea and ran with it, creating this amazing addition to the community we know today. I was lucky enough to witness the wood being chiseled and the paint bringing the creations to life when I was very young. Now several years later being able to experience the finish product.. very impressive. Good job to everyone who made this dream come to fruition. 🎠

The art and history is laid out in a child friendly setting. The museum will be fun for all kids, from 6 to 60!

Excellent attraction! Very clean, well designed and a beautiful carousel. Good food for kids as well! Burgers are good. Each carousel is hand crafted which is incredible. Our tour guide Ray helped us out and took us into the basement and showed us very antique carousel animals. We even got to see carvers in action! Here’s a tip; if you want to see people carving, Don’t go on Sundays! They don’t work on Sundays. They’re all volunteers!

The carousel characters are so interesting and unique, this is fun for all ages. Don't Miss the carving room tour, where you can ask questions about what brings the animals to life. My kids love picking which animal they will ride, and we go back several times each year.

This is a must see attraction. The animals of the ride are the most beautifully carved and painted I have ever seen. So much love of craft displayed. The volunteers are eagerly interactive making sure every child has the best experience. The gift shop also reflects the joy of the ride with memory items.

This is a wonderful place for adults and children alike. Beautiful carousel animals In all stages of development can be seen throughout the museum. Take a tour of the museum and ride an amazing working antique carousel. Only $2 to ride carousel.