The Historic Carousel & Museum, Albany, OR

The Historic Carousel & Museum, Albany, OR For the young... and the young of heart! Founded in 2001, the Historic Carousel & Museum is located in downtown Albany, OR and open all year long.
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Founded in 2004, the Historic Carousel and Museum is creating a world class carousel complex in downtown Albany that will draw visitors from around the world and contribute to the economic revitalization of historic downtown Albany. Our mission is to construct a fully functional carousel which will hold 52 hand-carved and painted animals. The carousel will provide wholesome family fun for all ages.

GET A FREE RIDE! 🍬Bring in any sealed and packaged candy for our Halloween Candy Drive and receive a FREE RIDE on the Sc...
09/06/2026

GET A FREE RIDE! 🍬

Bring in any sealed and packaged candy for our Halloween Candy Drive and receive a FREE RIDE on the Scare-o-sel!

Simply drop off your candy donation at our Gift Shop, and we’ll give you a Free Ride Card as a thank-you.

It’s a sweet and easy way to support the Carousel and our community while helping make Halloween a little brighter for everyone!

Please note: One Free Ride Card is given per donation, not per individual item.

09/05/2026

We hope you have a wonderful Labor Day weekend before school starts back up!
We’ll be open on Monday, so come on down and enjoy a ride at the Carousel.

09/04/2026

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Patch, an inside row jumper, is a “stargazer” – a carousel animal that is looking upward toward the sky. He is so excite...
09/04/2026

Patch, an inside row jumper, is a “stargazer” – a carousel animal that is looking upward toward the sky. He is so excited to be galloping around the carousel that his mouth is wide open as if to say, “Let’s go!”

When the Berrys bought property on the South Santiam River it was covered in blackberries and wild strawberries. Between that and their last name of Berry the name “Patch”, for Berry Patch, was a natural choice.

Patch wears a simple brown English-style saddle with blueberries and strawberries around and behind the back of the saddle. More berries are on his chest band and a small bouquet of berries is attached to his bridle.

His blue saddle blanket, trimmed with gold tassels, sets off his shiny black coat. Bob and Mary were avid rock hounds and one of Bob’s carved stones, a cabochon, is on Patch’s breastplate.

Did you know our cafe has Siberian Chill slushies and various fountain drinks?Stop by and enjoy a ride on the carousel a...
09/03/2026

Did you know our cafe has Siberian Chill slushies and various fountain drinks?

Stop by and enjoy a ride on the carousel and a nice refreshing beverage.

Kiwi is a fancy circus horse performing for us on the outside row of the Carousel. This beautiful animal was already bei...
09/02/2026

Kiwi is a fancy circus horse performing for us on the outside row of the Carousel. This beautiful animal was already being carved, but in need of a sponsor, when it caught Mr. Sykes’ eye.

“Kiwi” is named in honor of Sykes’ granddaughter Kiyona Madsen, whose nickname is Kiwi. Kiwi chose the colors that make this horse bright and cheerful.

The Sykes’ wished to leave Kiwi a legacy by which to remember them in the years to come. Therefore Kiwi is personalized with a small dog tucked behind the saddle that sports a clown-style collar and holding a pair of ballet shoes.

There is also a white Cockatoo on his chest plate. The name “Kiwi” is carved into the bridle cheek strap on the outside of the horse and Kiyona’s birth date is on the other side.

09/01/2026

From start to finish, it can take nearly a decade for a new animal to make its way onto the carousel.

We are so thankful for Jack and his dedicated team of volunteer carvers. The time, patience, and care they put into each animal shows just how much they love our community.

Every carved animal started with someone willing to serve.

Help us thank Jack and our amazing volunteer carvers! Leave them a message in the comments. ❤️

08/31/2026

One way you can support the Albany Carousel is by remembering to buy gifts for your loved ones from our gift shop.

08/31/2026

Enjoy a fun day at the Albany Carousel before school starts back up!

08/28/2026

Here is Part 2 of our Carousel Tour with Ray!

Be sure to follow us to see the rest of the tour. Or better yet, come visit us and experience it in person!

Address

503 1st Avenue W
Albany, OR
97321

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+15414972934

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