Field trips at HCFM

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. Every field trip at HCFM consists of a tour of the museum, a carousel ride, and a STEM workshop of the teacher's choosing. Field trips are approximately 90 mins long. 

Program Fees

• $8 per student (includes tour, 1 carrousel ride, and a STEM workshop
• 1 FREE chaperone for every 10 students
• $8 per additional chaperones

Common Questions

How many chaperones do you require? 
We require 1 adult chaperone for every 10 students. The required1 chaperone per 10 students are free of charge. Additional chaperones are $8 each. Discounts are not valid for field trips or tours. 

How do I book a field trip?
Email [email protected] or call 716-693-1885.
To expedite your reservation, please have the following information ready when you call:

• Your name, email, and phone number
• The complete name of your school
• Grade level of your students
• Student total and chaperone total
• The date and time you are interested in booking
• The STEM workshop you are interested in booking
• If you wish to have lunch at the museum

What should I know about my visit day-of?

• Please have an accurate count of students and chaperones.
• The payment is due on the day of your visit and can be paid by cash, check, credit card, or 

Can we have lunch at the museum?
Yes, the museum has 2 designated lunch spots for field trips and group tours. 
Please have your students' lunches labeled and placed in a bag, bin, or box. 
Upon arrival bring your lunches into the museum where a staff member will bring them to the designated eating spot.