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Merry-Go-Round Museum, Sandusky, OH

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Merry-Go-Round Museum

A Sandusky museum devoted to carousel art, craftsmanship, and history, with hand-carved animals and vintage band organs.

301 Jackson St, Sandusky, OH · Sandusky, OH

About Merry-Go-Round Museum

The museum in Sandusky, Ohio, celebrates American carousels through hand-carved figures, vintage band organs, and historical artifacts. Displays range from fully restored pieces to works still in progress. Visitors can also see a behind-the-scenes restoration workshop, where volunteers carve and repair carousel animals using traditional techniques. The workshop is usually closed to the public but is sometimes shown during special events. The museum occupies a historic former post office building, and it was founded in 1990 after the Postal Service issued carousel-themed stamps in 1988.

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  • #folk art

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