The Enchanting Carousel Museum In Ohio The Whole Family Will Love Exploring
You never really know what sort of hidden gems you’ll find in Ohio.
The Merry Go-Round Museum in Sandusky is a little-known museum that makes a fun day trip destination the whole family will love. Take a ride on a historic carousel, learn all about the history of this beloved pastime and indulge your inner child at this unique Ohio attraction. The isn’t your average museum—and that’s what makes it so fun.
Since the early 90s, this whimsical museum has enchanted locals and visitors alike. There's no other place in the state quite like The Merry Go-Round Museum.
You'll find it at 301 Jackson St., Sandusky, OH 44870.
Featuring an impressive collection of carousel pieces, the museum actively restores antique carousel figures and other items. It's a place where history comes back to life.
Today, there are only about 200 original wooden carousels in operation in America.
Each piece in the museum was restored with the same historically accurate techniques that were originally used to create the pieces. The "painted ponies" here are quite a sight to see.
Admission to the museum is $6 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and $4 for children ages 4 - 14. Children under 4 are free.
During your tour, you'll learn all about the history of the carousel, meet a carver currently working on restoring pieces and board the fully restored Allan Herschell Carousel.
Note: One ride token is included with your admission.
You can visit The Merry-Go-Round Museum from Memorial Day to Labor Day on Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and on Sundays from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. During the off-season, you can visit on Wednesday - Saturday from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and on Sundays from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Please note: The museum is closed in January. February hours are Saturday from 11 a.m. - 4 pm. and Sunday from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
The historic 1939 Allan Herschell Carousel is a truly unique piece of history you'll likely want to experience more than once. Fortunately, you can purchase additional ride tokens.
To stay up to date on the museum's events and hours, follow them on Facebook here.
The Merry-Go-Round Museum is located at 301 Jackson St., Sandusky, OH 44870. Have you ever been here before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!
April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State. She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book.
