Albany's Historic Carousel & Museum

We know many of you are as excited as we are about Albany's Historic Carousel & Museum. This is no ordinary merry-go-round. Our city's carousel is a community volunteer-driven project more than 17 years in the making. Artists and laborers contributed countless hours to hand-carve and paint the fabulous animals. It's an attraction you won't want to miss, no matter what age you are.

The Historic Carousel & Museum is located at 503 First Ave. W in Downtown Albany, across the street from the US Post Office and kitty-corner from the Albany Chamber of Commerce. 

Admission: Entry to the Carousel building is free and open to everyone! 

Ride Tokens: Ride tokens are $2 each and can be purchased at concessions or the gift shop. Unlimited Ride Bracelets are available to purchase for $10 every Friday and Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m.

Free parking is available throughout downtown Albany. While spaces near the Carousel are limited, additional parking is available two blocks southeast at Two Rivers Market. Be sure to check signage, as some areas near the Carousel require reverse diagonal parking.

Planning a party, shower, or meeting? The Carousel has two charming party rooms available for rent, or you can reserve the entire space for a private event after hours. For inquiries about reserving the Carousel building for birthday parties, meetings, receptions, and other events, visit AlbanyCarousel.com.

For more information, including how to volunteer, please telephone 541-497-2934. Photo by Oliver J. Anderson.