National Dollhouse and Miniature Month
Did you know October is National Dollhouse and Miniature Month? We are proud to be one of only five museums in the United States dedicated to the fine art of miniatures. To celebrate, we are giving a free miniature item
“Let’s Make a Light-Up Console TV.”
Michael Yurkovic, internationally known IGMA Artisan, is back with another amazing workshop: “Let’s Make a Light-Up Console TV.” Learn how to create this oh-so-cool version of a 1950s-style television (with rabbit ears!), just like the ones Americans gathered around to
Judy’s Dream
The Museum of Miniature Houses and Other Collections presents an exhibit consisting entirely of Chrysnbon pieces decorated and arranged by Judy Berman. Judy Berman founded Chrysnbon Miniatures in the 1970s after being inspired by a miniature organ given to her
Smithsonian Day
September 18th, 2021 11:00-4:00 We are participating in Smithsonian Day, a free day to all visitors! To get a ticket: Go to: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/museum-day-2021/Click GET A TICKET Click SEARCH and look up The Museum of Miniature Houses and Other Collections, Inc. Enter your name and email
Shoes… Shoes… Shoes
One shoe can change your lifeCinderella One more shoe can be the start of a collection. These and other porcelain and Fenton glass shoes are now on display in our Collections Room. They represent a small portion of over 700 glass and porcelain
Toby Mugs Collection
That Macbeth - what a character! You can find him, and a lot of other full-size and miniature Toby and Character jugs, on display in our Collections Room. It was in the mid-18th Century when Toby jugs first appeared.
Teapots, etc: Now – End of October
Five artists shared a similar interest: Teapots. Teapots, Etc. is the Museum of Miniature Houses’ ode to the art and creativity of teapots and accessories. Pieces range from minuscule sets to life size paper clay pieces filled with miniature scenes.
Upholstering a window bench
Are you a miniaturist? Well, we have an event for you! Our class Upholstering a Window Bench is taking place in our Inspiration Room on Saturday, October 2nd from 10 am- 4pm. Students will learn to make a window bench under Nancy Summers.
Introducing the “Inspiration Room”
Great news! The museum and the shop are expanding! Well, sort of. Because we have so many wonderful pieces in our collection, but only so much room to display them in the museum, and because our shop isn't big enough
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