About our programs |
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At the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum we seek to lay a foundation for students in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), art, and history. We want to show students a historical side of STEM with a twist from our band organ’s use of binary coding to the network of simple machines that make up our 1916 carrousel. We are currently offering field trips, outreach, and virtual program options.
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Homeschool Classes
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These drop in classes are designed for homeschoolers and their families! The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum's homeschool field trips are the perfect complement to any curriculum for students at every level. Each class consists of a museum tour, a carrousel ride, and a hands-on STEM activity. Classes will last approximately 1.5 hours. Classes are limited to 35 students. Homeschool classes only occur on the dates featured. To schedule a specific class for your homeschool group please see our Field Trip page. Admission for Homeschool programs is reduced for families and homeschool groups. Members please call the museum at 716-693-1885 or email [email protected] to receive a discount. Pre-registration is required.
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Virtual Programing
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The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is dedicated to helping teachers, clubs, and youth programs provide educational offerings. We offer live, pre-recorded, and combined virtual programs.
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Financial Assistance
Grant Funding through HCFMBased upon grant availability we are able to provide financial assistance. Assistance is available on a case by case basis. Please contact [email protected] for more information regarding financial assistance!
Arts for Learning WNY Funding
Art Partners for Learning is an initiative managed by Arts for Learning WNY. The goals of this initiative is to expand access to arts education for children in Western New York, and improve the capacity of cultural organizations to provide creative learning programs. The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is proud to participate in Art Partners for Learning. Through this program, public and charter schools can apply for funding to receive programs through the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum.
To apply for funding please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5RqYGKJalCEhNTm2c18SuerVoO-8ql7hyqoAOp2dj_Or1sg/viewform |
CLassroom Source
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Classroom Source is a series of FREE lesson plans for educators developed by the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum Education Department. Each lesson includes a suggested age level, difficulty, NYSTS, materials list, directions, and observation/ reflection questions. Each lesson listed is a downloaded .PNG file.
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Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
