A magical menagerie featuring 57 whimsical, hand-carved animals on a restored 1910 Looff carousel, turning to the music of a 1913 Wurlitzer band organ.
Happening at the Carousel
Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 30 at Noon Each year we honor the men and women who died serving in the U.S. military. The building will be open to all, as we encircle the carousel, and visitors will be invited to remember a
Save the Date – Animals After Dark Fundraising Gala June 11th!
Join us for a night out with all the animals! We’re bringing back our annual fundraising event, complete with food and drinks. A silent auction will run from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, with a short live auction of a few items
Springtime in the Rockies!
Another winter has passed – yes we still have some snow up here! – and we are enjoying the melting ice and sweet bird songs each morning. That also means that the ground is softening and plants will start sprouting
Support the Carousel!
After a few years on hiatus – we’re happy to announce the return of our annual fundraiser…
Join us for an evening out with all the Animals After Dark!
Saturday June 11th – 6:30 PM – $75 Ticket Price*
How It All Began...
As a young Marine in Vietnam Scott Harrison received a tiny music box that he held to his ear to distract him from the horror of the war going on around him. The music, Chopin’s “Tristesse,” brought him a peaceful image of a carousel in a mountain meadow. After returning home, he rescued an abandoned Looff carousel in Utah and spent 26 years hand-carving animals to bring it back to life.
Scott had never carved before, but starting with the rabbit that is now on the sign in front of the carousel in Nederland, he went on to create more than 50 one-of-a-kind animals, 35 of which can be ridden. As he was finishing, the small community of Nederland (pop. 1,500) came together and raised the $700,000 to build it a home.
Membership
The perks of becoming a member are more than just discounts. Join our family today and “Don’t Delay Joy!”
Shop the Carousel
Our gift shop is full of items sure to intertwine our story with yours.
Your purchase helps fund the Carousel’s operation and mission, magic and all.
Birthday Parties
Celebrate your birthday, or other special event, at the Carousel to create lasting memories for your family and friends.