The SeaGlass carousel dates back to the time when The Battery Conservancy was designing the interior of The Battery park. This is a spiralling pavilion of glass and steel loaded with art, architecture and music. Made for children spread across all ages, this carousel was inspired by the chambered nautilus and shines amidst The Battery’s flora.
The pavilion is spread across 2500 square feet and has 30 massive fibreglass fish with colour changing LEDs. The SeaGlass carousel also has integrated audio systems and is made to recall the bioluminescence located deep in the ocean. Checking out the carousel will give a water effect, thanks to the projectors hung from the ceiling. Overall, this is one of the most popular places for those who are planning a visit to The Battery Conservancy.
Highlights
• Explore the premises of the park by just going for a walk and admiring the landscapes and waterfront.
• Visit the carousel and admire the different types of fish designs and light decorations.
• Visit the botanical garden and admire the different types of plants located in the premises.
• Check out the urban farm and have a look at the different types of agricultural practices.
• Get a glimpse of the sunset from the pier and admire the views of the skyline of Manhattan.
How To Reach
By Car: The activity location is 1 km from the city centre, it will take 5 min via the Broadway route.
By Bus: Take a bus to Bridge Street station which is 250 feet away from the museum. You can reach the activity location from the bus station with a 1-minute walk.
Best Time To Visit
The Sea Glass Carousel is open throughout the year, so you can plan your visit to this place at any time of the year. Best season to visit Sea Glass Carousel will be the autumn season from March to May because this is the time when the climate is pleasant. Best day in the week will be the weekdays due to less crowds regardless of any time of the year. Best time of the day to visit Sea Glass Carousel will be in the morning due to less crowds and a favourable temperature.
Other Essential Information
- You will need at least 2 to 3 hours to explore the entire premises of the Sea Glass Carousel, so plan your travel accordingly.
- We recommend wearing comfortable footwear since you will have to walk a lot in the Sea Glass Carousel.
- Visitors are expected to not drop any sort of trash in the premises of the gardens as it can spoil the overall beauty.
- New York has a 24/7 subway, so you don’t have to worry much about the transit to get to different parts of the city.
- If you are planning to travel using a car, be prepared for a lot of traffic.
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Explore the garden
Ever since the opening in 1994, the Battery Conservatory has proved to be the go to palace for greenery and plants and this garden is a testimony. This is the first public park of New York City and it comes with a horticultural landscape without fences. Visitors can enter this park for free and is known for the colourful plants in its premises. The garden follows a horticultural master plan based on the 4 seasons and is worth having a look at.
Visit the urban farm
The urban farm’s origin dates back to the time when the local authorities had to cut down trees to build a ferry station. This was constructed to compensate for the losses and to add more greenery to the park. The urban farm has a vegetable farm, forest farm and oyster restoration stations. This is one of the go-to places for students to know more about vegetables. Here, there are more than 100 varieties of vegetables worth looking at. In fact there is also an exploratory system where students can learn about native plants, pollinators, animals, and insects too.
Check out the glass carousel
The Battery Conservancy collaborated with the WXY architecture+urban design to create the carousel. This is a virtual underwater experience and is located amidst the urban waterfront park. It was opened in 2015 and was inspired by marine life from the ocean. The carousel has a history dating back to the 1890s, when The Battery was the original home of the New York aquarium and is a stainless steel nautilus shell pavilion. It is lit with LEDs that can amaze the children when lit, so do check it out.
