Take A Trip Down Memory Lane With A Visit To Fennimore Doll And Toy Museum In Wisconsin
A candy store isn’t the only place that’ll bring out the kid in you. A visit to Fennimore Doll and Toy Museum is also sure to do the trick. Just as the name implies, the museum is filled with dolls and toys. The impressive collection includes vintage toys as well as those from recent years, making it a great visit for kids and kids at heart. Take a look:
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Some of the state’s best attractions are located in small towns – and that’s exactly the case with Fennimore Doll and Toy Museum, which is in Fennimore.
The collection includes heirlooms owned by the museum as well as those on loan, so new items are constantly coming and going, which means each visit is unique.
Dolls - complete with period accessories - are a huge part of the collection. On display, you’ll find porcelain, china, paper maché, metal, composition, vinyl, and plastic dolls.
A unique experience right from the start, the museum is housed in a building that’s been remodeled inside and out to resemble a turn-of-the-century depot.
But the building’s appearance isn’t the only cool thing about it. There’s also the impressive collection it houses, which includes train displays, antique farm tools, war memorabilia, and home appliances and tools from the 1900s.
The best thing about the museum, though, is the Wilkinson Collection, which includes an operational train that you can ride for just $1. Offering an authentic train experience, the track is surrounded by scale buildings.
Fennimore Doll and Toy Museum is open anytime by special appointment. It’s also open daily Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. September through October, it’s open Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, call (608) 822-4100. You can also visit the museum’s website or Facebook page.
Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for the past 25 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships, working for The Royal Obsession and Anatomie clothing. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as Parents & Kids Magazine and Girl Meets Strong. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
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