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The Carousel Museum 3d tour
The Carousel Museum
The Carousel Museum
VO Photographers
VO Photographers
VO Photographers
VO Photographers
VO Photographers
VO Photographers
VO Photographers
VO Photographers
VO Photographers
VO Photographers
Fritz Photography
Fritz Photography
Fritz Photography
Fritz Photography
VO Photographers
VO Photographers
VO Photographers
VO Photographers
Second Floor Ballroom Set
Second Floor Ballroom Set
Second Floor Ballroom Set
Second Floor Ballroom Set
Second Floor Ballroom
Second Floor Ballroom
Enchanted Memories by Amy
Enchanted Memories by Amy
Enchanted Memories by Amy
Enchanted Memories by Amy
Enchanted Memories by Amy
Enchanted Memories by Amy
Enchanted Memories by Amy
Enchanted Memories by Amy
Enchanted Memories by Amy
Enchanted Memories by Amy
Couple arriving in style
Couple arriving in style
Exchanging vows in the museum
Exchanging vows in the museum
Ballroom reception setup
Ballroom reception setup
Unique backdrop for photography
Unique backdrop for photography
The main gallery
The main gallery
Carousel for fun and photos
Carousel for fun and photos

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Pricing information

Starting at $3,800 Starting at $2,500
Couples usually spend $4,000 Couples usually spend $3,000
Reception
$3,800 starting price
Reception
$2,800 starting price
These prices are available for the months of March through December. These prices are available for the months of January through February.

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About

On WeddingWire since 2019

Step back in time and say "I do" surrounded by over 100 years of carousel art and history at The Carousel Museum in Bristol, CT. We are a unique venue for unique couples.

Housed in a beautifully restored post-and-beam factory from 1901, the museum boasts a fascinating collection of intricately carved animals, chariots, and memorabilia from the golden age of amusement parks. Imagine exchanging your vows in the Main Gallery, surrounded by hundreds of antique treasures and stunning carousel art.

You are welcome to host your ceremony with us at no additional charge. Following your ceremony, the celebration continues in the charming ballroom upstairs. With its sparkling Venetian crystal chandeliers and ample dance floor, it's the perfect space to dance the night away with your loved ones. And with a reasonably-priced rental fee, you have the freedom to choose your own caterer and vendors to bring your wedding vision to life.

​Best of all, your rental fee includes a full day of set-up, all tables and chairs, no need to add expensive rentals and your celebration supports the museum's mission to preserve and restore these works of art for future generations to enjoy.

​Experience the timeless charm and beauty of The Carousel Museum as you celebrate your love and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Take a 360° Virtual Tour and enjoy an exclusive sneak peek today!

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,800

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,800

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Ballroom
Historic Building
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Rentals
Outside Vendors

What bar services do you provide?

Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
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Reviews of The Carousel Museum

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    4.8 out of 5 rating
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    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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    4.8 out of 5 rating
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Kelly Sent on 10/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fun and Unique

This was such a unique venue! You have a lot of freedom in terms of decoration, especially for reception area. The museum is highly ornate, so not a ton of extra decor needed, which was one of the things we enjoyed most about it. Who cares about charger plates when there are gorgeous chandeliers and vintage carousel animals everywhere? Overall, very fun! Staff (including Morgan, the event coordinator) were lovely, we would definitely work with them again. They even gave us a file for the scavenger hunt they use during parties, so we could update it to include a few of the animals that had personal significance to us.

One of the benefits of this venue is that you get a lot of time to set up the day before– this in addition to the relatively low rental price made the venue very affordable. My partner, our families, and I were able to take our time the day before to get the reception space ready, and that made it less stressful than if we'd had only the day of.

Thank you so much to everyone at the Carousel Museum for making our wedding such a memorable day! We and our guests enjoyed every moment.
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Jess Z. Sent on 10/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Location

Highly recommend The Carousel Museum as a wedding venue. They were great with communication, the venue has so much character, and I like that it is a non-profit. Didn't even have to do much decorating because the venue is already amazing to look at. We had just under 100 people attend and there was so much room for everyone including the huge dance floor in the middle of the room which we definitely utilized. They made the whole process easy.
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Deanna
Deanna T. Sent on 12/13/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Great Tour for Bride to Be at the The New England Carousel Museum

I was so impressed with the Reservation Coordinator
Hannah Einsiedel. Before viewing this place I came prepared with A LOT questions! She answered all of my questions throughly and honestly! This place is very gorgeous and reasonably priced. It's high on my list of potential options! Thanks Hannah!
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Elizabeth Mazzone
Elizabeth Mazzone
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Morgan Urgo
Morgan Urgo
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