It closed in 1973It would be over 20 years before Montana would see carousels in permanent homes around the state. montana carousel at night Photo by Eric Tompkins on Unsplash loading...Where Are Montana's Carousels? Missoula: A Carousel For Missoula: In 1991 Chuck Kaparich went to the Missoula city counsel about building the carousel. The rides are free but they ask for a donation for the food bank Shelby: Carousel Rest Area: The carousel herself is from 1936 and was housed on the Marias Fairgrounds. Sources: KVVR, Distinctly Montana, National Carousel AssociationMore from this author, click hereCarousel Rest Area Of Shelby, Montana Carousel Rest Area Of Shelby Gallery Credit: Tammie TorenThese Are Awesome!!