Rentals

   At The Carousel Museum, your proposal is more than a moment; it becomes a memory filled with romance, beauty, and a touch of timeless magic. With our Proposal Event experience, you and your partner will enjoy exclusive access to the museum while our team helps you create a proposal that reflects your unique love story. Whether you envision something intimate and quiet or a joyful surprise, we will help bring your vision to life.

   Your celebration will include champagne, keepsake toasting flutes to commemorate the occasion, and a charcuterie cart to enjoy together. You may also choose the music that accompanies your moment, whether it’s a playlist filled with your favorite songs or the enchanting sound of vintage band organ music echoing through the museum.

   If you decide to celebrate your wedding with us, the proposal event fee can be applied toward one of our Brass Ring event packages, making the museum part of your love story from the very beginning. Let the magic of the carousel set the stage for your most unforgettable “yes.”

Weddings 

 At The Carousel Museum in Bristol, Connecticut, your wedding becomes part of a story that has been turning out for more than a century. Housed in a beautifully restored post-and-beam factory dating to 1901, the museum is filled with the wonder of the golden age of amusement parks—hand-carved carousel horses, elegant chariots, and remarkable works of art that capture the imagination. Imagine exchanging your vows in the Main Gallery, surrounded by the glow of antique treasures and the timeless beauty of carousel craftsmanship.

    As the celebration continues, guests move upstairs to the museum’s charming ballroom. Beneath sparkling Venetian crystal chandeliers and beside a spacious dance floor, the evening unfolds with laughter, music, and unforgettable moments shared with family and friends.

    The Carousel Museum is a place where love, history, and celebration converge, creating memories and initiating your story's most beautiful journey.

Events

  Experience an unparalleled rental space at The Carousel Museum in Bristol, CT! Our stunning ballroom is a truly magical and unforgettable setting that's perfect for weddings, meetings, celebrations of life, quinceañeras, anniversaries, team building, presentations, and more.

    With the capacity to comfortably seat up to 150 guests at 60” round tables with a dance floor, our ballroom is a breathtaking backdrop that will make an ongoing impression on your guests. From graduation parties, proms, cotillions, and debutante balls to bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs, and sweet 16s, our unique venue is the perfect choice for an unforgettable event. Experience the wonder of The Carousel Museum—where extraordinary memories are made.