Carousel Museum Collection
In preparation for your year end tax donations, please consider donating to the Carousel Museum's transportation fund! Our permanent collection of carousel animals continues to grow each year. Donations to the collection have come from all over the United States including, Maine, Connecticut, New York, Kansas, Las Vegas, New Jersey, California, and New York. Your support of our transportation fund will help us get these animals to the Museum and into their forever home!
Two Ways to Support the Museum
Enter to win!
How to Enter
-
Entry Fee: $20 per photo (includes one wall calendar).
-
Entry Period: September 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM – October 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM (ET).
-
Steps:
-
Click “Enter Contest” and upload your photo(s).
-
Include a title, your name/location, and carousel name/location if applicable.
-
Share your entry with friends and family to rally votes!
Vote for your favorite!
Voting
-
Voting Period: September 5 – October 25, 2025 (ends 9:00 PM ET).
-
Votes are $1 each—every dollar supports The Carousel Museum’s mission to preserve carousel art and history.
-
Vote as many times as you like for any photo(s). The more votes, the better the chance of winning!
-
Visit The Carousel Museum | 2nd Annual Carousel Museum Photo Contest to get started!
FAQ's
Photo Contest – Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I enter?
Visit gogophotocontest.com/TheCarouselMuseum, click “Enter Contest,” upload your photo, and pay the $20 entry fee (includes one wall calendar). Be sure to include a title for your photo, your name/location, and—if applicable—the carousel name and location.
2. What are the categories?
-
Best Photograph of an Individual Carousel Figure
-
Best Action Photograph (example: a person riding on a carousel animal)
-
Best Full Carousel Photograph
-
Junior Category (ages 12 and under)
…
3. When can I enter and vote?
-
Entry Period: September 5, 2025, 9:00 AM – October 15, 2025, 9:00 PM (ET)
-
Voting Period: Voting ends October 25, 2025 , 9:00PM.
4. How does voting work?
Votes are $1 each. You can vote as many times as you like for any photo. Every dollar raised supports The Carousel Museum’s mission to preserve and share carousel art and history.
5. What can I win?
-
Juried Prizes:
-
1st Place – $100 + Calendar Spot
-
2nd Place – $100
-
3rd Place – $50
-
-
Calendar Features: Top two vote-getters in each category appear in our 2026 calendar, with the overall top vote-getter on the cover.
-
Exhibit: The top 12 photos will be displayed at The Carousel Museum.
6. Do I get anything for entering?
Yes! Each $20 entry includes one Carousel Museum wall calendar featuring winning images.
7. Can I submit multiple photos?
Absolutely. Each photo requires its own $20 entry fee.
8. Who keeps the rights to the photos?
Photographers retain full copyright. By entering, you grant The Carousel Museum permission to use your image(s) for the exhibit, publicity, and potential calendar inclusion—with credit to you.
9. How will winners be announced?
Winners will be posted on the contest site immediately after voting ends and announced on The Carousel Museum’s social media channels and website.
10. Can I pre-order extra calendars?
Yes! Additional calendars are $20 each (plus $5 shipping or free local pickup at the museum).
11. What does my participation support?
All proceeds help The Carousel Museum preserve and restore historic carousel art, educate the public, and keep carousel magic alive for generations