The Antique Toy Museum is a 38 year collection featuring over 40 antique dolls' houses, kitchens, shops, theaters and castles. A toy circus collection and thousands of miniatures and toys including puppets, Victorian dolls with accessories, games, puzzles, books, paper dolls, toy stoves and all variety of toys relating to childhood.
The collection, dating from 1800 to 1950 with the majority of items from 1880 to 1910 was purchased in New York, New England and New Jersey. All the antique dolls' houses are handmade and are architecturally correct. Some fall in the categories of Folk Art and Outsider Art. All are furnished by me, an artist and designer, with authentic antique furniture, accessories, wallpapers, fabrics and dolls.
The Museum opened May 11, 2002 and has successfully attracted many visitors from all over the country and Europe. It is a great venue for families because all ages enjoy it and there is truly something for everyone.
Answers to questions often asked:
A nice outing for groups, enjoyed by both men and women of all ages.
Easy in and out with one step to enter. A wheel chair ramp is available if needed.
There is metered on-street parking.
The Toy Museum and Antique Shop will accommodate about 30 - 35 visitors at one time.
There is a rest room and seating placed throughout the Museum and Shop.
The Museum was featured in the following:
THE BALTIMORE SUN and major newspapers throughout the USA.
MARYLAND PUBLIC TELEVISION: 'Artworks this Week'.
The magazine: MINIATURE COLLECTOR and many Antiques publications.
STYLE Magazine - Baltimore
Admission: Adults $5., Seniors and Children $4.
Favorite quote from a woman first entering the Museum:
"WOW - no wonder she charges admission!"
OPEN 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday and by appointment for groups.
For further information I can be contacted at 410-230-0580 or e-mail: fram.art@verizon.net
NOTE: Check this site in the future for more photos showing the Museum contents.
