PROGRAMS

Tours
The Museum specializes in group and school tours of the Museum. You are invited to bring your group to the Carousel Museum for a hands-on experience that is unique, educational, and entertaining. Or, take a field trip to the Bushnell Park Carousel and enjoy our Spin and Learn "edutaining" program. A mini-presentation about the art and history of the carousel that whets your appetite for a spin. Call us to book your tour at 860 585-5411.

Tours and Crafts
In addition to the tour, you may request to add a craft session for the children. They will create a carousel-related creation of their own that they can take home! Call us to book your tour and craft at 860 585-5411. We would like to reach out and bring a small part of the carousel to your class or group. Our staff will present a one-hour program with examples of carousel carving and slides. Many schools, clubs, and senior groups have enjoyed this program. Click here to learn more about tours and crafts or call us to book your outreach program at 860 585-5411.

Outreach
We would like to reach out and bring a small part of the carousel to your class or group. Our staff will present a one-hour program with examples of carousel carving and slides. Many schools, clubs, and senior groups have enjoyed this program. Call us to book your outreach program at 860 585-5411.

Facility Rental
The Carousel Museum and the Bushnell Park Carousel are available to rent for special functions any day during non-public hours. At either location, your special event will be showcased against a background of prancing ponies and fiery steeds.
Special affairs enjoyed include weddings, meetings, dinners, fundraisers, cocktail receptions, birthday parties, and art auctions. We can accommodate events with up to 250 people. Events may be held any day of the week, even when we are closed to the public. Click here to learn more about facility rental. Just call us to book your activity. Call us to receive a brochure or to book your event at 860 585-5411.

Birthday Parties
The New England Carousel Museum is a great place for an enjoyable and educational birthday party for people of all ages. Play games, have fun, and learn about the history of the carousel. Parties at the Bushnell Park Carousel provide unlimited free rides for you and your guests for two hours.
Birthday parties may be held any day of the week, at any time during public hours. You provide the cake and refreshments; we provide age-appropriate activities and a magical setting. Click here to learn more about the parties or call us to book your birthday party at 860 585-5411.

Youth Group Sleepovers
This overnight program allows your youth group to sleep over in the Museum. There is a wonderful educational menu for you to select the evening program. There is a minimum of 50 children and a maximum of 75 children. We have a composite night each month where we put your smaller group together with other smaller groups to make up the minimum number. Call us to receive a brochure or to book your sleepover program at 860 585-5411.

Restore the old and create the new
Our Museum artists provide a restoration component to the Museum for your carousel animals. From wood restoration to painting and finishing a piece, they bring the animal back to its original beauty. To receive a quote for the restoration of your piece, send photographs to the Museum, attention Restoration Department.
Full-size resin, reproduction horses and trim pieces are now on sale in our new showroom. Copies of original pieces are wonderful adornments for your home or office.
Would you like to have a new carving, a full-size wooden animal made to your specifications? Call us at 860 585-5411 for more information.

Speaker / Demonstrations
Interested in the history and art of the carousel? Need a speaker for your group? Rotary, Senior Centers, Youth Groups and more have enjoyed a presentation by a museum representative. Prefer a woodcarving or painting demonstration? Hire one of our artists to present to your group. Call us at 860 585-5411.

Gift Shop
Beautiful carousel and Victorian style gifts including music boxes, jewelry, shirts, lamps, jewelry, magnets, books, prints, jewelry, carvings, miniature carousel animals, posters, jewelry, calendars, magazines, jewelry, paintings, ornaments, coloring books, and more jewelry. Visit us.

MUSEUM EVENTS

Carousel Art Contest for Kids
October 1 - November 19, 2000
The Carousel Art Contest for Children will be repeated this year. We ask children to draw or design a carousel horse. This is a joint project with the Mall at Bristol Centre; Contest application is in this newsletter.

Halloween Party for Kids
Tuesday, October 31, 2000
Time: 4:30 - 6:00 P.M.
Bring your children and enjoy this evening of Halloween fun. This costume party is FREE for children and $1.00 for adults. Prizes for best costumes, refreshments and treats.

Happy 10th Anniversary NECM
Roast & Toast E. Bartlett Barnes
Friday, November 3, 2000, 6 P.M.
In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the New England Carousel Museum you are invited to join us to Roast and Toast E. Bartlett Barnes, a founding NECM Board member. Look for your invitation in this newsletter.

Harley Davidson Fat Boy Drawing
Saturday, November 4
6:30 to 7:30 P.M. Drawing at 7 P.M.
Join us for a wine and cheese reception and the Harley Davidson Fat Boy Raffle drawing at the Carousel Museum.

Preview Party for Members:
Bristol 2000: A Retrospective
Saturday, November 18, 2000 - 5:30 P.M.
A preview reception showing the work of Glo Sessions, a Bristol artist of national reputation, willin the Bristol Center for Arts & Culture with a preview showing for members.

Bristol Pride Day at the Museum