The Historic Carousel & Museum, Albany, OR

The Historic Carousel & Museum, Albany, OR For the young... and the young of heart! Founded in 2001, the Historic Carousel & Museum is located in downtown Albany, OR and open all year long.
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Founded in 2004, the Historic Carousel and Museum is creating a world class carousel complex in downtown Albany that will draw visitors from around the world and contribute to the economic revitalization of historic downtown Albany. Our mission is to construct a fully functional carousel which will hold 52 hand-carved and painted animals. The carousel will provide wholesome family fun for all ages.

🎡 Come visit us this Saturday from 9AM - 1PM in front of the carousel to pick up YOUR Family Fun Pack for Carnival at th...
07/24/2026

🎡 Come visit us this Saturday from 9AM - 1PM in front of the carousel to pick up YOUR Family Fun Pack for Carnival at the Carousel! 🎉

We can't wait to see you! 🎠💙

Carnival details:
August 15, 2026
10am - 3pm

Save time and pre-purchase your family fun pack(s) online, for easy pick up at the event for just $20! Each pack includes 50 Carnival Tickets and 4 Carousel rides, and tickets and rides are available for individual purchase.

Packs are $25 day of Carnival

This year individual game tickets are $0.50 each. We have lowered the cost of the 2 ticket games to just 1 ticket and the 4 ticket games to just 2!

**No refunds after purchase**

LINK: https://square.link/u/HUeaAOPc

Martha, the California Quail, is an inside-row leaping animal sponsored in honor of Richard May’s mother, Martha May.Sin...
07/23/2026

Martha, the California Quail, is an inside-row leaping animal sponsored in honor of Richard May’s mother, Martha May.

Since quails are ever present on Martha May’s family property, as well as on Richard and Katherine’s, this animal was an easy choice for them. The Mays wanted the decoration on this animal to be symbolic of interests in all of their lives.

Martha May lives in Napa Valley and is involved in the wine-making industry. This explains why the quail’s saddle is in the form of a basket woven from grape vines and filled with red, green, and purple grapes. She carries a wine bottle of “Martha’s Wine”.

The breastplate on this animal is adorned with a large letter “M” and a large Butterfly Koi fish. Additional adornments include a chef’s hat, pepper mill, poppies, and California Oak leaves and acorns.

The regal appearance of this animal, earnestly running around with its distinctive topknot, only adds to Martha’s appeal.

Thank you to the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce and all the businesses that joined us for Greeters this morning at the ...
07/23/2026

Thank you to the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce and all the businesses that joined us for Greeters this morning at the carousel! We truly appreciate the opportunity to connect, build relationships, and learn more about the amazing things happening throughout our community.

These partnerships and the support we show one another are what make our community strong.

Speaking of community support... who would like to partner with us by sponsoring our upcoming Stuffie Party? Your sponsorship helps create memorable experiences for local children while giving your business great visibility in the community.

If you're interested in learning more, send us a message, we'd love to partner with you!

🎡 Come visit us this TONIGHT from 4–7 PM in front of the carousel to pick up YOUR Family Fun Pack for Carnival at the Ca...
07/23/2026

🎡 Come visit us this TONIGHT from 4–7 PM in front of the carousel to pick up YOUR Family Fun Pack for Carnival at the Carousel! 🎉

Reminder: The carousel will be staying open late on River Rhythms nights! After you grab your Family Fun Pack, come take a spin and enjoy some delicious, affordable snacks with the family before the big show.

We can't wait to see you! 🎠💙

Carnival details:
August 15, 2026
10am - 3pm

Save time and pre-purchase your family fun pack(s) online, for easy pick up at the event for just $20! Each pack includes 50 Carnival Tickets and 4 Carousel rides, and tickets and rides are available for individual purchase.

Packs are $25 day of Carnival

This year individual game tickets are $0.50 each. We have lowered the cost of the 2 ticket games to just 1 ticket and the 4 ticket games to just 2!

**No refunds after purchase**

LINK: https://square.link/u/HUeaAOPc

07/22/2026

We love that sound too, Dianna! 🔔

Thank you for all the hours you've dedicated to helping make our Carousel go 'round.

If you live in Albany, Oregon, and are looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity, we'd love to have you apply.

Fill out a volunteer application online or stop by our information kiosk to learn more.

07/21/2026

Childhood goes by faster than our carousel ever could.

One day they are reaching for the brass rings, but before you know it, they'll be reaching for their car keys.

A ride around the carousel isn't just a few minutes of fun. It's laughing together, cheering each other on, and making memories that last long after the music stops.

If you've been meaning to spend more time with your kids or grandkids, this is your reminder.

Visit us this summer!

🎡 Come visit us this Thursday from 4–7 PM in front of the carousel to pick up YOUR Family Fun Pack for Carnival at the C...
07/21/2026

🎡 Come visit us this Thursday from 4–7 PM in front of the carousel to pick up YOUR Family Fun Pack for Carnival at the Carousel! 🎉

Reminder: The carousel will be staying open late on River Rhythms nights! After you grab your Family Fun Pack, come take a spin and enjoy some delicious, affordable snacks with the family before the big show.

We can't wait to see you! 🎠💙

Carnival details:
August 15, 2026
10am - 3pm

Save time and pre-purchase your family fun pack(s) online, for easy pick up at the event for just $20! Each pack includes 50 Carnival Tickets and 4 Carousel rides, and tickets and rides are available for individual purchase.

Packs are $25 day of Carnival

This year individual game tickets are $0.50 each. We have lowered the cost of the 2 ticket games to just 1 ticket and the 4 ticket games to just 2!

**No refunds after purchase**

LINK: https://square.link/u/HUeaAOPc

07/21/2026

We love when happy couples include a Carousel ride on their special day.

Can you Guess what fantasy creature this is without seeing the extra photos?Elaine had dreamed of sponsoring a dragon on...
07/20/2026

Can you Guess what fantasy creature this is without seeing the extra photos?

Elaine had dreamed of sponsoring a dragon on a carousel since she rode a Dentzel menagerie carousel in Meridian, Mississippi. She particularly wanted a land dragon because she and Jack were both born in the Chinese Year of the Dragon.

When it came time to name the dragon they settled on the combination of the word ‘ignite’, as in to combust or set fire, and ‘knight’, as in shining armor. So was born Igknighter, affectionately known as “Iggi”. Igknighter is an outside row animal standing noble and majestic.

The Zodiac symbols of the sponsors’ birth months are carved into this magical dragon’s tail. He has fire in his mouth and a time capsule in his tummy. In 2009, Igknighter received “Best in Show” honors at the Chinook Winds Coastal Carvers Woodworking Show in Lincoln City.

“Long live Igknighter, our carousel Dragon! It’s fun to watch the joy on the faces of others as they ride around and around. Life goes around…enjoy the ride”.

Loretta Pierson chose to adopt the Cayuse pony to honor Albany and the stories of pioneers and indigenous people who liv...
07/20/2026

Loretta Pierson chose to adopt the Cayuse pony to honor Albany and the stories of pioneers and indigenous people who lived here.​ This pretty pony was named Calapooia after the Calapooia River that flows near downtown Albany.

The word Calapooia comes from the Kalapuya Indians who lived along the river throughout the Willamette Valley. The Cayuse ponies were actually native to areas of Eastern Oregon.

They were small, sturdy, and spirited horses known to be hardworking and dependable. Feather adornment, osprey, and salmon decorate this middle row jumper that proudly represents Native Americans of our region.

His blue bedroll is typical of the blankets that were traded with the Indians. A Celtic knot with an amethyst center located on the headband of the bridle represents the Pierson family’s heritage.

Albany’s rich history is represented by pictures of brothers Walter and Thomas Monteith on canteens hanging from Calapooia’s saddle. In 1847, the Monteiths built their home on land located at the confluence of the Calapooia and Willamette Rivers.

It is said they bought the land from an earlier settler “for $400 and a Cayuse pony”. The Monteith House, located just one block south of the Carousel, was the first frame house built in Albany and today is a carefully restored memorial to our pioneer ancestors and the spirit that brought them to Oregon.

Address

503 1st Avenue W
Albany, OR
97321

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 12am
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+15414972934

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