Merry-Go-Round Museum

Ohio


So many painted ponies! And painted tigers, ostriches, elephants, wolves and more. Ride the vintage carousel that is the museum’s centerpiece, but also see artisans at work restoring antique merry-go-round pieces.

The oompah organ music will linger in your head for far longer than you thought possible.


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