The Carousel Museum

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Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $2,800

Packages

Prices start at $2,800

Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests

About this venue

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, and memorabilia from the golden age of amusement parks. Host your ceremony with us at no additional charge. The celebration continues in the charming ballroom upstairs with sparkling Venetian crystal chandeliers and ample dance floor, it's the perfect space to dance the night away. Choose your own caterer and vendors to bring your wedding vision to life. Your rental includes a full day of set-up, tables and chairs, 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.

Seated guest capacity

25-150

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Farms, Barns, Ranches
Industrial Spaces
Museums, Galleries
Urban Locations

Venue setting

Indoor

95 Riverside Ave, Bristol, CT 06010

Our event spaces

Main Gallery
Ballroom

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Main Gallery

The main gallery is centerpiece to this incredible venue for your special event or wedding.

The Main Gallery Maximum occupancy: 250 standing, 75 lecture style seated, 40 seated dining. The main gallery is centerpiece to this incredible venue for your special event or wedding. Surround yourself and your guests with hundreds of antique pieces, while immersing yourself in the time period

Guest capacity

25-75 Seated

25-200 Standing

Square footage

2,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Unique setting, featuring second floor ballroom with crystal Venetian Chandelier 60" round tables and chairs Variety of rectangular tables Use the caterer and vendors of your choice Prep area for your caterer Opportunities to tour museum exhibitions Indoor Carousel rides Fully ADA accessible building with elevator

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Carousel Museum packages

Brass Ring Event Package

1-150 guests

Peak pricing $3,800

Off-peak pricing $2,800

Description

Celebrate your wedding day at The Carousel Musuem. You and your guests enjoy 5 hours of exclusive access to the entire Museum for your celebration. Ceremonies take place in the Main Gallery underneath our Vintage Butlin's Carousel "ADMIRED" sign. Receptions take place in our beautiful crystal chandeliered Ballroom on the 2nd floor.

What’s included

Musuem Manager
Tables and chairs
Up to 7 hours of setup time the day before
1 hour of breakdown

Available services that can be provided by The Carousel Museum

Services & amenities

Dance floor
Dressing room / Bridal Suite
Event staff
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

Transportation & access

Self parking - free
Wheelchair accessible

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January, February, March, April, and December

Yes, we do require a Certificate of Insurance for all Wedding events. If you are planning on a cash bar, you will need a TIPS Certified bartender. If you are having an open bar, you will need to have a designated server that we can coordinate with.

Yes, we have a parking lot with 20 spaces plus we partner with our neighbors to use thier parking lots with an additional 100 spaces.

Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible. We also have ramps at the main and side entrances, hearing-impaired fire alarm lights, and trained staff.

Set up time, 60" round tables, 150 gold chivari chairs, Museum staff to oversee safety of your guests. You are welcome to select the caterer of your choice.

Our Brass Ring Package includes five hours of event time, plus up to 7 hours of set up time the day before your event (as the museum calendar allows) plus 1 hour of clean-up following your event. The museum staff set up the room for your event allowing you to make the space uniquely your own!

A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your event date. All deposits and payments are non-refundable. If you cancel your event within 40 days of your booked date, we’ll bill you the full amount of all estimated charges.

Yes, we require a Certificate of Insurance naming the Carousel Museum as the additionally insured for all after-hours events. The Museum staff can guide you in this process.

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The Carousel Museum

Raw space venue

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Packages

Guest capacity

About this venue

Seated guest capacity

Venue type

Venue setting

Our event spaces

Main Gallery

Guest capacity

Square footage

Ideal for

Guests often feel this space is

Included in this room:

Room cost

Ballroom

Guest capacity

Square footage

Ideal for

Guests often feel this space is

Included in this room:

Room cost

The Carousel Museum packages

Brass Ring Event Package

Available services that can be provided by The Carousel Museum

Services & amenities

Transportation & access

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