09/27/2012
It is with Sadness that we announce the closing of our museum. Our last day will be Saturday September 29th from 10am-4pm. Admission will be complimentary, items in our Giftshop will be 75% off. Come visit us one last time!
Doll and Miniature Museum of High Point
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We have 2700+ dolls from around the world. Located on the corner of South Main street & West Green Our museum in downtown High Point NC is one of a kind!
We have dolls dating back to the 18th century and of every material possible. You can view dolls from around the world, and visit some of the dolls of your childhood
08/07/2012
The dolls in this case were part of Angela Peterson's personal collection. The tall doll in the red dress was a gift from Ms. Peterson's boyfriend. She was eventually misplaced and remained lost for 16 years, until Ms. Peterson's mother found her and returned her.
08/03/2012
Even though Shirley Temple's movie career lasted until she was in her 20s, she is best known for her work as a child star during the 1930s starring in films such as "Bright Eyes" and "Heidi."
Merchandise featuring the young star was very big business in the 1930s; Shirley Temple dolls were especially popular, and reached $45 million in sales by 1941. Here at the museum, we have a large collection of these dolls on display, dating from the 1930s and beyond.
07/26/2012
Picture of a lovely little lady, currently for sale in our gift shop.
07/20/2012
Did you miss our doll sale last month? We have a number of unsold items that need to find new homes. If you missed the sale itself, this is an excellent opportunity!
07/18/2012
A big thanks to everyone who visited our exhibit celebrating 100 years of Girl Scouting, but don't forget - although this very special exhibit is gone, there are still plenty of reasons to visit the museum!
07/17/2012
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07/17/2012
During the Protestant Reformation in 16th century Europe, some of the icons discarded from churches and other religious institutions found a new purpose...as dolls.
Even though the nativity figures in our creche room have never been toys, they remain a fascinating glimpse into the past.
07/12/2012
One more picture from the Great American Dollhouse Museum!
07/12/2012
Here is another picture from The Great American Dollhouse Museum, located in Danville, Kentucky
07/05/2012
Recently, a board member of The Doll & Miniature Museum of High Point visited The Great American Dollhouse Museum in Danville Kentucky, which is billed as "A Social History Museum in Miniature." This is certainly true, as it has a progression of dollhouses representing the homes and fashions of various eras in history.
The Great American Dollhouse Museum also has a large and exceptionally well-stocked store (pictured here), which has anything and everything a miniaturist or dollhouse enthusiast might need.
While our board member was visiting, The Travel Channel was filming for a program which can be found on their website. Visit www.TheTravelChannel.com, and click on "Best of the Road" to find and enjoy this particular program.
Here at the Doll & Miniature Museum of High Point, we have a number of impressive miniatures on display, including the Eugene Kupjack miniature bedroom gallery. These delightful displays, as well as our fabulous collection of dolls from various eras, are also an excellent slice of history and social progression.
07/05/2012
Pierre Francois Jumeau founded his doll company in the 1840s, but it was his son Emile who introduced the "Bebes Jumeau" in 1877. These dolls had fine quality bisque heads and jointed composition bodies.
Though most dolls of this period were styled as fashionable young ladies, the Bebes Jumeau were designed to resemble children, and were sculpted with innocent expressions that have won over many a child and collector.
We have three fine Jumeaus in our collection, including this lovely little lady, who was made in the 1880s.
06/27/2012
The origins of Japan's "Hina Matsuri" can be traced to the Heian period, which lasted from 794 - 1185. The festival was originally religious in nature and had its roots in ancient purification rituals meant to dispel evil spirits.
By the Heian period, the dolls were displayed rather than discarded. The festival has continued to evolve over the centuries; it is now regarded as the "girls' day" festival, and is marked by elaborate displays of dolls dressed in traditional clothing.
We have not one but two sets of these lovely figures on display in the museum; come visit to see a piece of history!
06/22/2012
Our special exhibit celebrating 100 years of girl scouting is still open. We have uniforms and handbooks from throughout the century of girl scouting on display, as well as scouting-themed dolls. It's the perfect treat for girl scouts both past and present!
06/22/2012
We have new items in our gift shop, including beautiful jewelry and bargain-priced dolls for any collector!
06/15/2012
06/13/2012
A big "thank you" to everyone who came to our museum sale; it was a huge success!
06/12/2012
Our attic sale is today, from 4 - 9pm. We have lots of bargains just waiting for you, so visit us to bring home that new addition to your collection!
06/07/2012
The time for our attic sale is fast approaching!
Come see us Tuesday 12th, from 4 until 9 p.m. We'll have plenty of bargains, so if you are a collector or otherwise interested in dolls, don't miss this opportunity.
06/07/2012
Are you planning a "staycation" this summer?
Visit the Doll and Miniature Museum and catch the flavor from many foreign lands! We have dolls from over 50 different countries!
06/05/2012
Just a reminder that the Museum will be holding an attic sale on Tuesday, June the 12th, from 4p.m. until 9p.m. This is a great opportunity for doll collectors, so don't miss it!
06/05/2012
One of our board members purchased these lovely dolls on a trip to Kyrgyzstan. They will be on display here at the museum beginning June 13th.
06/05/2012
The Doll & Miniature Museum of High Point is celebrating 100 years of Girl Scouting, with a special exhibit that is now open through the end of June! Please pay us a visit to see this wonderful exhibit before then.
05/30/2012
The Doll & Miniature Museum of High Point is having a sale on Tuesday evening
June 12, 2012 from 4 – 9 pm. We have been cleaning out our storage units and
museum closets and have some inventory that needs to be sold. Only excess items
that have been in storage are being sold – nothing on display is being sold.
This sale is to benefit the museum general fund to keep our doors open. If you
are unaware, the museum is in need of funds for operating expenses. Please
consider helping the museum by coming out to this sale and adding a treasure or
two to your collection.
The sale will contain Antique German dolls, Cloth dolls, Foreign dolls,
Contemporary and Modern dolls, Doll clothing, accessories, fabrics, trims, laces
and doll parts will be available as well.
Please help us by passing the word about this sale. And please come out on
Tuesday evening, June 12, 2012 from 4 – 9 pm and support your local doll museum.
05/18/2012
Congratulations to Jennifer Yarbrough, A Greensboro Girl Scout Leader who just received a Leadership award! Her troop has organized lots of events with the Museum! Congrats Jen!
04/12/2012
Furniture Market is coming to High Point soon. The museum will be closed April 21st through the 26th as it's a circus when market happens downtown! Hope we'll see you this weekend!!!!
03/23/2012
Our gift shop is FULL! We just received a whole new variety of inventory including both new and vintage dolls. Come see what's new!
03/02/2012
COMING SOON! March 10th will be our BIRTHDAY PARTY for the GIRL SCOUTS! We're having a fantastic celebration and YOU are invited! Call the museum to schedule a reservation for that day. 336.885.3655
03/02/2012
Saturday will be Hinamatsuri, the Doll Festival or the "Girls Day Celebration" in Japan. Platforms covered with a red carpet are used to display a set of ornamental dolls representing the Emperor, Empress, attendants, and musicians in traditional court dress. Visit the Museum and see our collection of two of these Magnificent sets!
02/24/2012
02/16/2012
Join us at the Doll and Miniature Museum of High Point to Celebrate International Thinking Day with the GIRL SCOUTS. In honor of their 100th anniversary and to go with our Celebrating 100 years of Girl Scouting, we will host Chris Weatherly who will share her love and knowledge of Finland and Finnish Dolls. February 18th at 11am, 101 West Green Drive in High Point NC. Call us for more information.
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Do you buy dolls or sell dolls or both??
what fun, please like our page too and we can see each other's projects!
Does anyone know where the collections went? We are interested in seeing them.
I just came across fliers (which I must have picked up at a doll show in Richmond, VA a few years ago) from the museum & decided to check on it, before handing them out to my doll club members. It's a good thing I did, since they are no longer open.
It's sad, how many doll museums have closed over the years.
It's sad, how many doll museums have closed over the years.
The closing of this museum is shocking!
We stopped by and like your page, and would appreciate it, if you would do the same for our page.
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to your museum, and look forward to returning when I can spend as much time looking at the miniatures as my heart desires. Your doll collection is amazing!
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