GRAND RAPIDS, MI— When the Grand Rapids Public Museum’s riverfront construction is completed later this year, its 1928 Spillman carousel will be transformed into a fully accessible space ...

As part of its ongoing renovations, the Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) is ensuring their iconic carousel is fully accessible—and that includes being able to hop onboard for a ride. The museum ...

the carousel is able to meet the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provide a safe ride for those with wheelchairs. The elaborate carving of a happy youngster under a tree on ...

In addition to restoring the animals, the project includes adding an ADA-accessible chariot and new fencing, making the carousel more inclusive for all visitors. Museum officials say during the ...

Six months before a rare 1924 carousel ... chariot seat. Two replacement replica chariots are being carved by Carousel & Carvings, an Ohio carousel restoration company. One of the chariots will be ...