Carousels
Heritage Carousel of Des Moines
Thirty animals and two wheelchair-accessible chariots turn to the music of a Stinson band organ on this colorful wooden carousel. Located in a city park near the Des Moines River, the carousel features handpainted scenes of Des Moines landmarks.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Fee
- Hours
- Noon-7 Tue.-Thu., 11-8 Fri.-Sun., Memorial Day to Labor Day; additional weekends May, Sep. and by appointment
- Address
- Union Park
- Phone
- 515-323-8200
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.heritagecarousel.org
- Map
- Get Directions →
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