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The Carousel Museum
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Fritz Photography
Fritz Photography
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Second Floor Ballroom Set
Second Floor Ballroom Set
Second Floor Ballroom Set
Second Floor Ballroom Set
Second Floor Ballroom
Second Floor Ballroom
Enchanted Memories by Amy
Enchanted Memories by Amy
Enchanted Memories by Amy
Enchanted Memories by Amy
Enchanted Memories by Amy
Enchanted Memories by Amy
Enchanted Memories by Amy
Enchanted Memories by Amy
Enchanted Memories by Amy
Enchanted Memories by Amy
Couple arriving in style
Couple arriving in style
Exchanging vows in the museum
Exchanging vows in the museum
Ballroom reception setup
Ballroom reception setup
Unique backdrop for photography
Unique backdrop for photography
The main gallery
The main gallery
Carousel for fun and photos
Carousel for fun and photos

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The Museum Ballroom

About

Step back in time and say "I do" surrounded by over 100 years of carousel art and history at The Carousel Museum in Bristol, CT. We are a unique venue for unique couples.

Housed in a beautifully restored post-and-beam factory from 1901, the museum boasts a fascinating collection of intricately carved animals, chariots, and memorabilia from the golden age of amusement parks. Imagine exchanging your vows in the Main Gallery, surrounded by hundreds of antique treasures and stunning carousel art.

You are welcome to host your ceremony with us at no additional charge. Following your ceremony, the celebration continues in the charming ballroom upstairs. With its sparkling Venetian crystal chandeliers and ample dance floor, it's the perfect space to dance the night away with your loved ones. And with a reasonably-priced rental fee, you have the freedom to choose your own caterer and vendors to bring your wedding vision to life.

​Best of all, your rental fee includes a full day of set-up, all tables and chairs, no need to add expensive rentals and your celebration supports the museum's mission to preserve and restore these works of art for future generations to enjoy.

​Experience the timeless charm and beauty of The Carousel Museum as you celebrate your love and create memories that will last a lifetime.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,800

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,800

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Ballroom
Historic Building
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Rentals
Outside Vendors

What bar services do you provide?

Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February

Reviews of The Carousel Museum

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Kelly Sent on 10/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fun and Unique

This was such a unique venue! You have a lot of freedom in terms of decoration, especially for reception area. The museum is highly ornate, so not a ton of extra decor needed, which was one of the things we enjoyed most about it. Who cares about charger plates when there are gorgeous chandeliers and vintage carousel animals everywhere? Overall, very fun! Staff (including Morgan, the event coordinator) were lovely, we would definitely work with them again. They even gave us a file for the scavenger hunt they use during parties, so we could update it to include a few of the animals that had personal significance to us.

One of the benefits of this venue is that you get a lot of time to set up the day before– this in addition to the relatively low rental price made the venue very affordable. My partner, our families, and I were able to take our time the day before to get the reception space ready, and that made it less stressful than if we'd had only the day of.

Thank you so much to everyone at the Carousel Museum for making our wedding such a memorable day! We and our guests enjoyed every moment.
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Jess Sent on 10/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Location

Highly recommend The Carousel Museum as a wedding venue. They were great with communication, the venue has so much character, and I like that it is a non-profit. Didn't even have to do much decorating because the venue is already amazing to look at. We had just under 100 people attend and there was so much room for everyone including the huge dance floor in the middle of the room which we definitely utilized. They made the whole process easy.
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Chelsea Sent on 11/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The most stunning place

From beginning to end, I could not have asked for a better venue. Not only was it unique with the carousel pieces lining the aisle, the two hour carousel rides for my guest, but the most rustic feel upstairs when dancing under the lights. The team was amazing, the price was amazing, and the upstairs was beautiful.
Deanna
Deanna Sent on 12/13/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Great Tour for Bride to Be at the The New England Carousel Museum

I was so impressed with the Reservation Coordinator
Hannah Einsiedel. Before viewing this place I came prepared with A LOT questions! She answered all of my questions throughly and honestly! This place is very gorgeous and reasonably priced. It's high on my list of potential options! Thanks Hannah!
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User1903240 Sent on 11/03/2014
5 out of 5 rating
This place was great! They were very flexible and I liked that I got to do everything myself
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Melissa Sent on 06/20/2016
4.9 out of 5 rating
Everyone including our guests loved this venue and still are talking about it. The staff Ms. Elaine and Tom were awesome all of the little things we wanted were addressed. Very comfortably priced for the completely amazing venue. Know that you can have an intimate wedding of 40 like we did downstairs or 200 upstairs more formal and being able to access the downstairs and to be able to ride a carousel with beautiful pictures.
Erica
Erica Sent on 05/15/2022
4.8 out of 5 rating

Fun and unique wedding venue!

We came in from out of town to tour five CT wedding venues in one weekend, and once we walked into the ballroom at Carousel, we knew we had found our place. The fun, relaxed, and beautiful atmosphere of the décor throughout the museum plus how kind and helpful the staff are made the decision to book the Brass Ring Event Package easy. Throughout the planning process the staff were responsive to emails/calls, and were accommodating when we rescheduled twice due to COVID. The month leading up to our wedding, Sam, the event coordinator, helped us plan out last details to make things fall into place ranging from the setup of cocktail hour on the first floor, when to have the hour of Carousel rides the event package gets you, and more. We were able to set up the day before our event, which made pulling everything off much easier. Everyone attending our wedding had a blast riding the Carousel, exploring exhibits, and partying in the ballroom. If you're looking for a space that's easy to personalize and allows you to bring in your own vendors, the Carousel Museum could be great for your event!
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Leah Sent on 03/05/2022
4.8 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous and fun venue

The Carousel Museum is a beautiful, special, and FUN venue! If you are looking for something with character and memorable for your guests, this is a beautiful place. The price is very reasonable, and you have enormous flexibility to decorate and make the event your own -- but the venue is also special enough already that you don't need to go overboard with decor. We loved watching all our guests reactions to getting to ride a carousel, marvel at the exhibits...and still have a full ballroom to dance and dine in! Our coordinator was so responsible and helpful throughout the process, and went above and beyond the day of in making sure all details fell into placce.
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Marissa Sent on 05/10/2012
4.2 out of 5 rating
We found the site by accident, but the atmosphere and price were perfect for our ceremony. Our friends checked out the site for us, and Elaine was completely great with them, and when we could make it into town we were also very happy with her.
She was a little slow getting back to us, and their contracts are written a little confusing, however luckily the contract included all information regarding both the ceremony and rehearsal times, because there were a few scheduling conflicts that came up that weekend, and because our contract covered so much, we didn't end up with any major issues.
Our guests loved the site, and were very happy to have something to do before and after the ceremony (prior to the start of the reception). All in all, we would definitely use the Museum again for another event.
Should you choose this location, be very specific about your wants and expectations, and ask them to confirm everything with you a month before so you know about any other events surrounding your own.
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Caitlin Sent on 07/20/2015
3.6 out of 5 rating
My husband and I were planning our wedding on a very tight budget, and with a HUGE family that can be very hard to do. We knew that we would have to find a venue to rent hourly but did not want to use a local hall. We wanted something more special. I accidentally found the New England Carousel Museum and knew it was the place for us. The downstairs is old and has an antique feel but the upstairs is a beautiful rustic room with wooden pillars and lovely chandeliers. On the day of our wedding our guests were floored with the venue and kept saying it was so much more beautiful than they had expected. Their contracts are a little weird and the guidelines can be a little stiff o make sure everything you want is clearly laid out in the contract when you sign. overall it was a wonderful day and I am beyond happy with the space!
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The Carousel Museum frequently asked questions

The Carousel Museum includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by The Carousel Museum for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
The Carousel Museum offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
The Carousel Museum offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
The Carousel Museum offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Outside Vendors
The Carousel Museum offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Carousel Museum is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in value, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.7 in average response time and 4.6 in professionalism.

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