Jane's Carousel
Jane's Carousel
4.5
11:00 AM - 6:45 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 6:45 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 6:45 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 6:45 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 6:45 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:45 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:45 PM
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Neighborhood: DUMBO
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- High St • 8 min walk
- York St • 8 min walk
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Ciro B
Naples, Italy112 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Jane's Carousel, also known as the DUMBO Carousel, is a must-see for anyone visiting New York for the first time. A walk through Brooklyn, especially at sunset, is essential. I highly recommend heading to DUMBO to capture the iconic shot where the Manhattan Bridge perfectly frames the Empire State Building—a photo every visitor should take. Although we were a bit unlucky with some construction work on the right-side building, it didn’t detract from the experience.
Afterward, head to the pier and explore Time Out Market, which is more like a food hall with a variety of restaurants and a fantastic rooftop bar. The cocktails, typical of New York, are on the pricier side ($19-25), but they are well-crafted and satisfying.
The carousel ride costs $4 per person, and I suggest buying the 10-ticket pack, which comes with cute designs that make for a nice keepsake. From here, you can enjoy a stunning sunset view over the city. This is an experience not to be missed when visiting New York!
Afterward, head to the pier and explore Time Out Market, which is more like a food hall with a variety of restaurants and a fantastic rooftop bar. The cocktails, typical of New York, are on the pricier side ($19-25), but they are well-crafted and satisfying.
The carousel ride costs $4 per person, and I suggest buying the 10-ticket pack, which comes with cute designs that make for a nice keepsake. From here, you can enjoy a stunning sunset view over the city. This is an experience not to be missed when visiting New York!
Written August 27, 2024
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LnS2004
Cypress, CA8,958 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
We took our grandson here to ride this landmark carousel housed inside a tall, square, bright glass enclosure with the magnificent Manhattan skyline and a gorgeous setting sun serving as back drop. What a picturesque setting! Since a child under 42" + 1 adult chaperone share one ticket at $2, it’s a real bargain. The beautifully restored, well-maintained wood carved horses and carriages (built in 1922 per date etched on pavement nearby) looked marvelous. Bright, happy smiles on the faces of children, and grownups alike illuminated this special space.
Written February 19, 2024
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,492 contributions
May 2023
This is a treasure restored with the help of community donations. It is installed in the middle of the Brooklyn Bridge Park which is a treasure and now a major tourist attraction. While you are walking through the park, stop and admire the Carousel and take your kids.
Written June 7, 2023
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David B
Brooklyn, NY1,601 contributions
May 2021 • Family
The carousel reopened last week, my daughter who has been numerous times pre COVID couldn’t wait to get back on. They’re taking all precautions and there is a line in weekends but not during the week. So we went on a Sunday early afternoon and she lived getting back on the horse that goes up n down.
Written May 16, 2021
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Frank Geisler 🇨🇭
Zurich, Switzerland15,447 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
An interesting antique carousel from 1922 with 48 wooden horses and more.
All packed in a building made out of glass with great views.
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All packed in a building made out of glass with great views.
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Written October 10, 2018
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Nicnycandthebigapple
New York City, NY123 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
Jane restored this beautiful carousel to its original paint and all. Then gifted it to the city. It is one the of the most beautiful, nostalgic, lovely items to see along with spectacular views of the nyc skyline. It is a mere 3 dollars for adults to ride this masterpiece.
I would suggest parking in Hicks st or Henry street at a meter (or on the street in general) and walk if you have a car. If not, just take the subway.
If you have a day to spare, walk over the brooklyn bridge (from Manhattan) and then visit the carousel below on the brooklyn waterfront.
There are fantastic restaurants and not far from the carousel is the absolutely most famous New York City pizza Grimaldi’s. So, enjoy the carousel.
I would suggest parking in Hicks st or Henry street at a meter (or on the street in general) and walk if you have a car. If not, just take the subway.
If you have a day to spare, walk over the brooklyn bridge (from Manhattan) and then visit the carousel below on the brooklyn waterfront.
There are fantastic restaurants and not far from the carousel is the absolutely most famous New York City pizza Grimaldi’s. So, enjoy the carousel.
Written May 6, 2018
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Thank you for your fantastic review of the Carousel! We greatly appreciate all the kind words as well as details about the Dumbo neighborhood.
I must however make one correction- the ticket price is ONLY $2, not $3 as you’ve noted.
Thanks again! We always love to hear that people enjoy & appreciate the Carousel.
Best, Jane 🎠
Written May 7, 2018
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zeeka21
Brooklyn, New York26 contributions
Sep 2018 • Family
I guess they do not want to make a little more profit. How an attraction in a heavily trafficked area closes at 6pm is beyond me! And when they mean they close as 6pm they really mean 5:30pm.
People work, tourists want to enjoy the night view of the city, etc. The fact that they close down at 6pm is beyond me!
People work, tourists want to enjoy the night view of the city, etc. The fact that they close down at 6pm is beyond me!
Written September 20, 2018
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Bertram S
Wyoming, MI998 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
We came here as part of a personal tour of carousels in New York City. I have visited over 60 carousels, and I think I have a new favorite. First, there’s the location. True, it’s hard to get to, but very close to being under the Brooklyn Bridge, turning in a glass building so that you can see glorious views of both bridges, the river and everything around them as you turn on the carousel. It’s definitely a unique experience. Next, the restoration of this carousel is meticulously well done. Three of the horses have the PTC logo on them – something that normally only 1 or 2 horses normally carry on a PTC carousel. And they have an authentic 1915 Gebruder Bruder band organ to play their music. Also, its history. Built in 1922 by Philadelphia Toboggan Company (or PTC; its number is # 61, for those who know carousel history), it was in Idora Park in Youngstown, OH until 1984 when the park closed. David and Jane Walentas of Brooklyn rescued this carousel from being broken up by buying the whole thing at the 1984 auction with the intention of restoring it and running it by the Brooklyn Bridge. For many years Jane worked on restoring the horses by herself until land came available, at which point she hired several people to help her. The carousel was ready to open in 2011. Now for the service at Jane’s Carousel: the people running it take great ownership and are among the best trained and friendliest carousel employees I’ve ever met. It’s the first time someone asked us if they could take our picture on the carousel – usually we have to search people out. They were knowledgeable of its details, they were very respectful. And to top it all off: the tickets are actually beautiful collector’s cards! There’s a series, I believe of 12 cards, each one featuring one of the horses. So… there you go. My newest favorite carousel. It would be worth visiting again and again, if I lived anywhere close to New York City.
Written August 7, 2017
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Duncan H
Plymouth, UK145 contributions
Dec 2019
Was told about this by our Daughter who visited last year. The added bonus for us it was open. Put a big smile on our faces as we took full advantage and went for a ride. $2 dollars each, I would have paid more, The setting is also perfect, right by the river, overlooking the NYC skyline. Please note the ride is closed Monday,Tuesday.
Written December 8, 2019
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beachkeg
Nashville, TN53 contributions
Oct 2019 • Family
Nice environment and enjoyable area around the carousel. Great views. My family had a nice afternoon spending time in this area. The carousel was a nice touch of whimsy - enjoyed the ride!
Written October 15, 2019
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Planning on arriving at around 12 on Saturday... How crazy is the wait/line at this time?
Written July 5, 2022
Any street parking or parking lots in the area???
Thanks
Written September 15, 2019
No
There’s not parking in the area.
Written September 23, 2019
Visiting in December my 5 year old would love this. Is it far from walking over the Brooklyn bridge?
Written March 12, 2018
It’ll take about 25-30 min crossing the bridge weather permitting then another 10 from off the bridge
Written March 13, 2018
posso arrivare a piedi venendo da Manatthan e percorrendo tutto il ponte di Brooklyn?
Written February 14, 2018
Can you get to the park from a train station in Manhattan by bus or Subway? I rode that carousel many times as a child growing up in Youngstown and would really like to ride it again. We do not drive any longer but can take a train from our home in Pennsylvania.
Written January 15, 2018
Best to take the F Train (subway) to York St. --the first stop in Brooklyn. It's a short walk (about 5 blocks) from York St. to the Carousel in Brooklyn Bridge Park, entrance at Main Street.
I recommend coming in the Spring, when the weather is nice.
Hope you'll visit and ride the Carousel again. Lotsa of folks from Youngstown have visited,
Best, Jane
Written January 16, 2018
Hi, would it be closed on Dec 25 2017?
And if they close, do they still keep it uncovered and turn on the light? Thanks a lot!
Written December 17, 2017
The Carousel will be closed Christmas Day. The building will be closed but the lights will be on.
We will be open the day of Christmas Eve(Sunday, Dec. 24) from 11:00 AM -6:00 PM. We will open with our regular schedule Thursday-Sunday 11:00 AM -6:00 PM the week between Christmas & New Years Day as well as the remainder of winter until we resume our 6 day summer schedule in May.
Hope you'll have a chance to visit. happy Holidays!
Jane
Written December 20, 2017
The Carousel is open year round.
SUMMER HOURS: May-Sept.11:00 AM-7:00PM every day except TUESDAY when we close for maintenance & occasional special events.
WINTER HOURS: 11:00AM-6:00PM. DAYS OPEN:Thursday-Sunday.
All Hours are posted on our website. On rare occasions, they are subject to change, due to severe weather or maintenance needs.
Please come for a ride! Jane
Written June 14, 2017
They have a website so you can see hours of operation.
Written August 9, 2016
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