The Fennimore Doll & Toy Museum showcases collectible dolls and toys from around the world. Established in 1991 to house a private doll collection, the museum has expanded to incorporate heirlooms owned by or on loan to the museum.
The exhibit of antique and collectible dolls and vintage toys range from the 1800's through 2000. The oldest item is a Paper Maché Doll from 1810. Porcelain, bisque, Barbies®, miniatures, and homemade dolls are on display along with intricately detailed dollhouses. Tin toys, windup and pull toys, early Fisher Price® toys, Disney® characters, and many others are also featured. Our Gift Shoppe has doll parts, original and reproduction dolls, and doll clothing for sale.
Operated by the Friends of the Fennimore Doll & Toy Museum, the museum volunteers are currently building and filling cases in their new location at 1135 6th Street, Fennimore WI. The new building is located directly behind Subway and across the street from the Fennimore Railroad Museum. See all that Fennimore WI has to offer.
The public is invited to the Grand Re-Opening on Saturday and Sunday, May 1 & 2, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. There will be special activities such as a doll evaluation by the Wee Travelers Doll Club of Janesville, WI and other guest demonstrators. More details to follow later.
Please call for updates or information 608-822-4100 or email dolltoy@fennimore.com.
Let your heritage not be lost, but bequeath it as a memory, a treasure, and a blessing, and preserve it for your children.
Christian Metz - 1846
