Private Events, Weddings, Proposals, and Corporate Events

Housed in a lovingly restored 1901 post-and-beam factory, this fascinating museum allows guests to step back in time as they marvel at over 100 years of carousel art and history—intricately carved animals and chariots, art pieces, and memorabilia from the days when the carousel was the "pinnacle of amusement park joy".​ 

Say "I do" in The Main Gallery surrounded by a collection of hundreds of antique treasures. Once you're wed, you can continue the party here, or move upstairs to the charming ballroom, with its ample dance floor and sparkling Venetian crystal chandeliers.

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Your reasonably-priced rental fee allows you to select the caterer and vendors of your choice, and includes rides on the wonderful antique Venetian carousel. Best yet, all fees help support the Museum's mission to preserve and restore these unique works of art for future generations.

EVENT PACKAGES

BRASS RING ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE  $ 3,000        

Available Friday, Saturday, or Sunday after 5:30 pm

Includes:

Exclusive access to the entire Museum for your private 5 hour event

1 hour of carousel rides

Tables and chairs

4 hours of setup time on day preceding event (calendar permitting) or day of event

1 hour of breakdown time following event

Additional event time $450/hour after 5 hours, ($600/hour after midnight)

Additional setup/breakdown time $60/hour (calendar permitting)

Credit Card required on file for damages.

Certificate of Liability required

Museum provides

20 - 60” Round tables (8 people/table)

Variety of 4’, 6’, and 8’ rectangular tables (inventory varies)

Greeter for your event

Manager on Duty

Staff member to run the Carousel

Set up and break down of tables and chairs based upon floor plan provided.

Air conditioning planned for summer of 2020 (Construction Depending)

MICRO WEDDING PACKAGE $ 500            

Available during Public Hours

1 hour rehearsal on day preceding event (calendar permitting)

           30 minute setup before ceremony

           1 hour ceremony

           1 hour breakdown/photos following ceremony

            Champagne toast (includes one bottle)

            Carousel rides

           Benches/Chairs

           Additional time for set up $60/hr

Hourly Rentals

Museum Ballroom - During Public hours $200/hour

Tables and chairs provided by Museum

            1 hour of setup concurrent with event

            1 hour of breakdown following event

            Carousel rides

 Additional setup/breakdown time $60/hour (if Museum schedule permits)

            Certificate of Liability required if alcohol is served during public hours.

Studio 1 and Blue Room Gallery - During Public hours $75/hour

Tables and chairs provided by Museum

            30 min. of setup concurrent with event

            30 min. breakdown following event

            Carousel Rides

 Additional setup/breakdown time $60/hour (if Museum schedule permits)

            Certificate of Liability required if alcohol is served during public hours.

Monday – Thursday: Non-public Hours $250/hour – minimum of 2 hours

Tables and chairs provided by Museum

 1 hour of setup concurrent with event – no charge

            1 hour of breakdown following event – no charge

            Carousel rides

 Additional setup/breakdown time $60/hour (if Museum schedule permits)

            Additional event time $600/hour after midnight

 Certificate of Liability required

Friday – Saturday: Non-public Hours $500/hour – minimum of 1 hour

Tables and chairs provided by Museum

1 hour of setup concurrent with event – no charge

            1 hour of breakdown following event – no charge

            Carousel rides additional $50/hour

 Additional setup/breakdown time $60/hour (if Museum schedule permits)

            Other areas of the museum remain available for Museum or private events

 Additional event time $600/hour after midnight

 Credit Card on file for damages.

 Certificate of Liability required

Proposal Event

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Are you looking for a place to pop the question to your partner this holiday season? Let the New England Carousel Museum be the perfect backdrop for your “YES” moment! Schedule a “Proposal Event” and have exclusive use of the Carousel Museum and a tailored experience just for the two of you (or more if you wish)! Our staff will help customize your dream proposal. Popping the question with us includes a bottle of Champagne and keepsake toasting flutes while on our indoor Venetian Carousel or you can bend a knee under our vintage “Admired” carousel sign. Add a music playlist tailored just for you or choose from our selection of our Vintage Band Organ music. Once the planning begins if you choose to host your big day with us, proposal event fee can be credited towards your Brass Ring event package!

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Call 860-585-5411 x 105 or email director@thecarouselmuseum.org 

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$250 includes:

• Champagne

• Keepsake toasting flutes

• Exclusive access to the Carousel Museum

• Customized playlist/Vintage Band organ selection

• Full credit toward a Brass Ring event package