The Paragon Park Museum
Located in the Clock Tower building adjacent to the Carousel on Nantasket Avenue, the Paragon Park Museum and Museum Shop explore the history of Nantasket Beach and the beloved amusement park that operated on its shores for more than eighty years.
Museum visitors can relive the nostalgia of visits to Paragon Park and return to the Hull of the Victorian Era, when Nantasket was a bustling transit hub and resort town for the wealthy and well-connected.
Both Paragon Park and Nantasket Beach have a storied history. We’ve assembled a growing exhibit of artifacts, memorabilia, videos, and storyboards which tell the magical story of visionary George A. Dodge’s construction of Paragon Park in 1905. The journey begins at the turn of the last century and will bring you through to the closing of the park in 1985.
The Restoration Studio is an integral part of the Paragon Park Museum. Here, you can watch Carousel Curator James Hardison as he restores these beautiful horses to their once-exquisite beauty.
The Paragon Park Museum has the unique honor of recreating the past and bringing back fond memories for so many!
Visiting the Paragon Park Museum
The Paragon Park Museum is open 1-4pm on most days from mid-June through Labor Day, and on weekends in the Spring and Fall.
Suggested Donation: $2.00
*Free for Carousel Members
Arrangements can be made for groups to visit our museum at any time. Please call ahead to ensure we’ll be open, as our Museum is staffed by volunteers.
Do You Have a Piece of Paragon Park?
Do you or someone you know have a piece of Paragon Park that you’d like to share? Old postcards, photographs, ornamental artifacts, and souvenirs are also welcome.
Donated items can be dropped off at the Paragon Carousel or pickup can be arranged by getting in touch with Carousel staff. All donated items are displayed with donor name alongside.
Many thanks to our dedicated partners for their financial support of the Paragon Park Museum:
Copeland Family Foundation
Pauline Rowe, Director, South Shore Suzuki Strings
The Paragon Carousel is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, run by the generosity of donors just like you! Learn more. >>
Museum Volunteer Staff
Matt Brennan
Beverly Dellavalle
Christine Farrell
David Feldman
Marge West
The History of Paragon
Local author Chris Haraden is a longtime supporter and friend of the Paragon Carousel. We’re excited to share this screening of his film, The History of Paragon.
