Denver Museum of Miniatures- Dolls and Toys

Review & FAQ:

What was the early history of the museum?
- From 1981 to 1987, the museum collection was itinerant, moving from venue to venue in the capital.
Where was the museum located from 1987 to 2019?
- From 1987 to 2019, the museum leased the Pearce-McAllister Cottage from the State of Colorado Historical Society.
What is the museum’s current status?
- The museum now has an opportunity to own property, which was expected to be ready for opening in early 2020.
How many items does the museum curate?
- The museum curates more than 20,000 items, including rare dolls, toys, books, and board games.
What are some of the rare and notable artifacts in the collection?
- The collection includes a rare Japanese friendship doll made in 1927, WPA dolls and other toys made during the Depression era, as well as various vintage books, board games, and mechanical toys.
What is the O'Meara Someday House?
- The pièce de résistance is the O'Meara Someday House, a dollhouse and furnishings modeled on the owner's own childhood home.

Denver Museum of Miniatures- Dolls and Toys, P.O. Box 9765, Denver, Co, 80209, Phone: 303-322-1053

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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