Adopt-a-Horse 2025

Support for the collection helps us tell the stories that we share with our community and visitors every day, and we could not do it without you! When you adopt one of the 50 animals up for adoption in 2025, you are directly supporting our efforts to fulfill our mission: The Carousel Museum is a non-profit organization that preserves and exhibits antique and modern carousel art, and celebrates dedicated craftsmen, to inspire creativity, joy, and wonder. With your adoption you…

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when

January 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

where

95 Riverside Ave
Bristol, CT 06010, CT 06010 United States

contact

The Carousel Museum

860-585-5411

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Support for the collection helps us tell the stories that we share with our community and visitors every day, and we could not do it without you! When you adopt one of the 50 animals up for adoption in 2025, you are directly supporting our efforts to fulfill our mission: The Carousel Museum is a non-profit organization that preserves and exhibits antique and modern carousel art, and celebrates dedicated craftsmen, to inspire creativity, joy, and wonder.

With your adoption you get:
To name your animal for the 2025 calendar year!
A plaque recognizing your contribution in the gallery.
An official “Adoption Certificate.”
1-year Family Membership (12 months from the time of adoption)
Limited Edition 2025 Adoption Pin!
FREE General admission to The Carousel Museum all year long!

Event Details
Date: 2025
Time: Online
Location: The Carousel Museum, 95 Riverside Ave, Bristol, CT 06010

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