Carriage Museum

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A Remarkable Collection of Horse Drawn Vehicles

Nearly seventy horse drawn vehicles are on exhibit at the Granger Homestead's Carriage Museum, showing the history of 19th century transportation in western New York.

Carriages, sporting vehicles, sleighs, coaches, commercial wagons, and even a couple of hearses are displayed and interpreted in the Museum's exhibit areas.

The variety and significance of the vehicles on display make the Carriage Museum's unique collection one of the most impressive in New York State, one you won't want to miss!

Carriage Rides

HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS and CARRIAGE RIDES

45 Minute Narrated Carriage Tours of Canandaigua Historic District – Every Thursday and Friday during June to October. 

The tours begin at the Granger Homestead in one of the antique horse drawn carriages, takes passengers on a fascinating trip back in time, along the side streets between the Granger Homestead, Sonnenberg Gardens and the Court House. The driver assumes the role of a driver from the past who relates a variety of historical tales and folklore from the past while pointing out a wealth of fine architecture and milestones along the way. 

Cost $20 adults, $10 children 4-12, children under 4 free – Reservations required call (585) 394-1472

10 Minute Grounds Carriage Rides are offered on Sunday afternoons in June, July and August 

from 1 to 3 pm. 

Experience the pleasure of this popular past time activity by riding in a different carriage each month. 

Cost $5 for adults, $3 children 4-12, under age 4 free – No reservations required.

Press Photos are available by calling the Homestead at (585) 394-1472

Please Note: Our antique carriages are not handicapped accessible (see section below).

The carriage can hold up to three adult passengers or a

combination of adults and children, as space permits.

There is a maximum weight limit of 600 lbs. per ride

 

Our carriage is available on a private rental basis for weddings and

other special occasions in the Granger Homestead neighborhood.

See our Private Rentals page for further details.

Carriage Rides Everyone Can Enjoy 

The Granger Homestead has a new carriage that almost everyone can step back in time in.  It is a custom made handicapped accessible wagonette. 

The new carriage takes passengers through Canandaigua’s Historic District for 45 minutes with a narrated tour.  The costumed driver shares stories of lore, highlights significant historical sites and takes passengers back 100 years when horse and buggy were common sights on the pathways of early Canandaigua. 

Cost: $20 Adults, $10 Children 5-12, Mobility challenged passengers w/companion $35*, preschoolers are free   Call (585) 394-1472 for details and reservations

*Mobility challenged passengers are required to have a capable accompanying companion able to assist entry and exit of the carriage. 

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Last updated: 9/23/2006.

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