NC Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures

Bob Mackie celebrated a birthday this week! Bob Mackie Barbies are our museum's heart and soul. Amy Dawn Morris, the inspiration behind our museum, collected Bob Mackie Barbies, and some of her dolls became the museum's first displays after she passed away. Bob Mackie has dressed A-list celebrities who need no introduction, ranging from Judy Garland to Diana Ross to Marilyn Monroe and Cher. The rising stars of today still seek out his exquisite design work. Barbie needed a touch of his glamorous design sense, too. Amy had many of these stunning Barbies, from 1994's striking red Queen of Hearts design to 1997's highly sought-after Madame du Barbie. They continue to dazzle modern visitors today. Aren't they gorgeous? Happy birthday, Bob! #barbie #barbiemuseum #dollmuseum #dolls #bobmackie #bobmackiebarbie

“This is a wonderful contribution to our community, not just for the kids but for the adults, too, because so many of the toys we had as kids are in here.” A great read for anyone who wasn't able to join us in-person for our March grand opening celebration last weekend. Learn why visitors, board members, and volunteers support our mission and how our museum has become a beloved part of the community. Thank you Salisbury Post! #salisburypost #spencernc #salisburync #toymuseum #dollmuseum #miniaturemuseum #minimuseum #miniatures #trains #modeltrains

Jeni Hankins, an American living in the UK, is back in the States visiting her mother. She stopped by the museum and loved the miniatures and stuffed animals! #museummoment #minimuseum #miniaturemuseum #stuffedanimals #teddybears #museum

"Making friends over a cup of tea...it’s nice to be able to continue the tradition.” THANK YOU Salisbury Post for featuring our weekly Afternoon Tea at the Museum events in this article! Learn why Marie was inspired to reboot what was formerly a Downton Abbey watching club in our new home. We hope you'll join us to enjoy all the things regulars and first-time attendees enjoy, from the tea and treats to the camaraderie and the sense of connection with this community.

Preparations are in full swing for our annual Treasures of the Past Live Auction on Saturday, April 5! We are at the old museum beginning to box our lots. What do you see that you would bid on? You can register for the auction at the door or in advance at: https://lnkd.in/eD3X2FrR #dolls #dollmuseum #dollauction #dollcollector #dollsforsale

Visitors all the way from Guangzhou, China! Visiting a Winston-Salem student and stopping by our museum. Amazing! #museum #museummoment #modeltrains

Adorable new additions to our gift shop this spring. We will be more than happy to ship to you if anything catches your eye! Plush, miniatures, Transformers, and more. All proceeds support our nonprofit museum. #plush #plushies #easter #spring #transformers

Our History of Playthings exhibit on display for this weekend's festivities at the museum. #dollhistory #toyhistory #dollmuseum #dolls #history

A tiny taste of some of fun and friendship of our member and donor celebration after-hours at the museum on Friday. It was an opportunity to showcase our museum and exhibits as we shared our sincere gratitude with the individuals who have brought this dream to life. From new gift shop items to STUNNING progress on our model train layout to marvelous miniatures and celebrations of innovators and artists, there was so much to see! Thank you to our hard-working board of directors and volunteers who made this gathering possible! We hope you're dropping by today for the Grand Opening Celebration at the Museum! with half-price admission! See you 10 am to 4 pm!

Hope you are planning to join us for our weekly Afternoon Tea at the Museum this Thursday, March 20! And of course you'll have to go home with a souvenir teapot to remember all the fun! Just $5 in our gift shop. See you Thursday! #tea #teapot #afternoontea #britishtea #hightea #museum #spencernc