PLANNING YOUR VISIT
​REGULAR HOURS OF OPERATION
Mon-Sat: 10a-5p
Sun: 11a-5p
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PAYMENT OPTIONS
Cash (ATM onsite)
Credit/Debit Card
There is a $5 minimum purchase for card transactions.
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Admission to visit the Carousel is always FREE.
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RIDES
Individual Rides are $2.00 each
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RIDE PACKAGE PROGRAMS
*Ride All Day! $15 Unlimited Rides Wristband
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*18 Rides for $30 - saves $6
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*50 Rides for $75 - saves $25
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CAROUSEL CARES PROGRAMS
SCHOOL GROUPS & FIELD TRIPS
We are offering discount ride programs for school groups as well as tours of the Carousel. For more information, visit the Field Trips page.
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DISABILITIES
People with disabilities are welcome to ride the carousel at no cost. A Carousel Cares Complimentary Pass can be picked up at the Gift Shop.
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Updated: 11/19/2024 - Our wheelchair ramp is currently not available for use. Therefore, guests will need to be ambulatory to transition from their mobility aides (motorized or manual wheelchairs or scooters) to the Carousel unless their mobility aides do not require a ramp to enter/exit the Carousel platform (canes, crutches, walkers).
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We are seeking monthly sponsors of $300 to directly cover the costs associated with providing free rides to persons with disabilities. Sponsors may remain anonymous or will be featured for the assigned month of their sponsorship on our website and social media accounts. To make a donation to sponsor a month of free rides, click here.
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SENSORY HOUR
We believe that Salem's Carousel is a place for all to come to and feel welcomed and valued. To further this idea, starting February 2023, we will offer a Sensory Hour the first Monday of each month for the first hour of opening (10am-11am). During this hour, we will turn off the music (and shut off Carousel lights if requested) to provide a quiet and calming ride experience for guests with Autism or other sensory sensitivities. For a list of dates, visit our Carousel Cares page.
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MILITARY & PUBLIC SERVICE
Active or retired military, public service or emergency response personnel receives 5 free rides upon visit on any of these national holidays (Memorial Day, Remembrance Day and Veterans Day) + Receive 10% off merchandise in our Gift Gallery year-round!
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ACCESSIBILITY & RIDING RULES
All guests are asked to acknowledge all rules posted. If you have any questions or need any additional accommodations,
please ask one of our friendly staff or volunteers on duty to assist you.
VISITING THE CAROUSEL
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A PLACE OF SAFETY & INCLUSION
All are welcomed to the Carousel. Please treat others including our facility, staff and volunteers with respect. We have the right to dismiss individuals from the premises or refuse service to anyone displaying inappropriate, harmful, disruptive, or suspicious behavior.
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MEDIA POLICY
Salem's Riverfront Carousel reserves the right to use any photography/video taken on the premises, without the expressed written permission of those included within the photography/video. Visitors and activities may be included in future media, social media, or marketing materials. With admission into the Carousel, you consent to the recording of photographs and/or video of yourself, your dependents, and accompanying group. You grant the Carousel all rights to use these images for educational, promotional, advertising, and other purposes which advance the overall mission of the Carousel to "bring education and artistry together". All rights to the photographs and video belong to the Carousel. We never use identifying information with a child’s image. Please notify the Gift Gallery if you do not consent to this policy. Security cameras are stationed throughout the Carousel building's interior and exterior, for the purpose of visitor safety and the protection of Carousel property.
Updated: 11/19/2024 - Our wheelchair ramp is currently not available for use. Therefore, guests will need to be ambulatory to transition from their mobility equipment to the Carousel unless their equipment doens't require a ramp to enter/exit the Carousel platform.​
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Persons who are pregnant or have physical disabilities should evaluate this ride for potential risks before entering. Salem's Riverfront Carousel is not liable for consequences that may occur from riding the carousel.
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Clothing and footwear are required to ride the carousel.
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Children under 42" tall must be accompanied by an adult (18 years or older).
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Balloons, drinks or food items are not allowed on the carousel at any time.
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Persons who are visibly ill or under the influence of drugs or alcohol are not permitted to ride. The operator has the right to refuse entrance to the carousel.
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Walking on the ride platform while the ride is in motion is prohibited.
