Behind the Scenes Dollhouse Tour

This summer, discover the miniature wonders of one of the largest antique dollhouse collections in the country!

New Dates!

Due to popular demand, we have added some additional Behind-the-Scenes Dollhouse Tours.

New Dates & Times:

• July 24 & August 21 at 12 PM (noon) and 1:15 PM
• July 10 & August 14 at 3 PM and 4:15 PM
• September 13 & 27 at 12 PM (noon) and 1:15 PM

Dates Offered: June 14 & 28, July 5, 12 & 26, and August 16, 23 & 30 at 12 PM (noon); July 5 & 26 and August 16 & 30 at 1:15 PM

For ages 14 and older

The Behind the Scenes Dollhouse Tour at the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts offers exclusive access to the Elizabeth Johnston Prime Dollhouse Collection featuring an impressive array of 44 antique structures, including dollhouses, stores, stables, mansions and verandas. These 19th and early 20th century works of art are complemented by an extensive collection of more than 6,000 meticulously crafted miniature items such as dolls, furniture, paintings, animals, rugs, dishes and chandeliers, all generously donated by Elizabeth Johnston Prime in 2007.

The Elizabeth Johnston Prime Dollhouse Collection not only highlights architectural, clothing and furniture styles that span a century, from the 1830s to the 1930s, but also showcases the exquisite works of distinguished dollhouse designers, including Moritz Gottschalk and Christian Hacker.