Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum Employee Directory
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosNew York, United States11-50 Employees
The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, operated by the Carousel Society of the Niagara Frontier, is a museum and national historic site in North Tonawanda, New York. It preserves and presents the heritage of carousels, band organs, and related amusement industries in the Niagara Region, serving as a community resource for family recreation and learning. The institution emphasizes educational programming and historical interpretation of carousel production and related artifacts. In 2024 the museum launched new exhibits, including the Herschell-Spillman Motor exhibit and the Phantom of the Brass Era: The Herschell-Spillman Motor Company. Ian K. Seppala was appointed as executive director that year, reflecting ongoing leadership and programming efforts. The museum sits within the Niagara region's cultural landscape, offering educational experiences through curated artifacts and related programming.