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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Learn more →Upcoming Events
Events in Des Moines
May
14–17
Iowa Senior Olympics
May
22–23
CelebrAsian: Asian Heritage Festival
May
28–29
Baby & Kids Expo
May
30
Cornerstone Community CU Cool Car Show
Jun
6
Bike MS: Cruise the Cornfields
Jun
7
Annual “Peace” Classic Car and Truck Show
Jun
8–10
Sports Card and Collectibles Show at Merle Hay Mall
Jun
26–28
Des Moines Arts Festival
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