International Museum of Carousel Art, Carousel art museum in Hood River, Oregon
The museum contains over 110 carved wooden carousel animals, including horses, lions, tigers, and other creatures from different carving traditions and time periods.
Founded in 1983 as the Portland Carousel Museum, the institution began after Duane and Carol Perron restored a 1914 carousel and gathered additional pieces.
The collection represents various European and American carving styles through carousel animals, demonstrating the evolution of this recreational art form across continents.
Prior to its closure in 2010, the museum welcomed between 8,000 and 10,000 visitors annually, with guided tours available from curator Eldon McCaw.
The museum housed carousel animals with eyes made from specific gemstones, including pieces from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus from the 1890s.
Location: Oregon
Inception: 1983
GPS coordinates: 45.70900,-121.51400
Latest update: March 9, 2025 13:40
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