Hi! We are the North Carolina Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures! We're a nonprofit dedicated to the preservation, education, conservation, collecting and appreciation of dolls, toys and miniatures.
Our story:
We were inspired to start our museum in 2012. Amy Dawn Morris was a passionate collector who loved dolls (especially Bob Mackie Barbies). She passed away just before her 22nd birthday. The museum was started as a tribute to her memory by her mother and sister.
Hours & location:
Our museum is open every week Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm at 440 South Salisbury Ave, Spencer, NC 28159.
We moved to this new, larger "forever home" in 2024. It's gorgeous!
Contact us:
We are so glad you stopped by and can connect with us here on YouTube! Get to know our museum and feel free to contact us anytime at info@ncmdtm.org or leave us a comment on any of our videos.
NC Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures
Currently on display: selection of crafted tin miniature chairs by Jean Wilk, on loan by Julia Bowden.
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Available for online bidding now until June 27: 1968 Talking Julia wearing Candlelight Capers (A212)
1968 Talking Julia doll. Talking mechanism still works. She is wearing the Candlelight Capers Outfit.
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NC Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures
Available for online bidding now until June 27: 1960's Ken Doll and Original Clothing (A278).
1960's Ken in good condition. Includes 784 Terry Togs robe, belt and towel, 785 Dreamboat jacket and shirt, 770 Campus Hero sweater, 1963 Pak cardigan, 750 Ken Swimsuit shirt.
Doll is wearing 782 Casuals pant and shirt, and 1963 Pak Sweatshirt (damaged and repaired). All in fair to good condition.
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NC Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures
Dolly guests, part 2! 2026 Smart Doll annual meetup year 2.
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NC Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures
Dolly guests, part 1! 2026 Smart Doll annual meetup year 2.
#smartdoll #dolls #dollmeetup #smartdollmeetup #dollmuseum
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NC Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures
2026 Smart Doll annual meetup year 2.
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NC Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures
Thank you for making our 2nd annual Smart Doll meetup & celebration memorable and full of life!
As we gathered for the meetup, we celebrated the 1-year anniversary of a very special commemoration and donation to the museum in honor of passionate collector and Carolina Smart Doll Club member Tommy Meggs.
Tommy loved the museum and Smart Doll. He was a founding member of the Carolina Smart Doll Club and the reason the club began attending local doll shows to showcase their artistry and diversity.
Today, we all continue to gather here in the Carolinas and beyond to celebrate beauty, craftsmanship, originality, art, and diversity, and it wouldn’t have happened without his passion.
We share our thanks with Smart Doll founder Danny Choo for contributing the clear cortex frame you see on display in our museum alongside the Smart Doll Mirai made possible by the Carolina Smart Doll Club. The braided wig was provided by Tommy’s wife, Misty, from their collection.
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These two are ready to celebrate Father's Day with some model train excitement. Maybe they're assembling a diorama together for their train table. Gary would love to show them how to craft realistic trees!
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June 21 is the first day of summer! Deborah took the time to dress some of the museum's dolls in summery looks. Are any of your dolls getting new looks this month?
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Celebrating fathers everywhere today on Father's Day thanks to these innovative diorama displays from Rodney. We love it!
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