Great American Dollhouse Museum, Miniature history museum in Danville, United States.
The Great American Dollhouse Museum displays over 200 miniature buildings and room scenes representing different phases of American life. The exhibition spaces are divided into sections spanning from early settlements through to modern times.
The museum was founded to preserve and display the history of American life through handcrafted miniature scenes. The collection built up over decades brings together work by various artisans who recreated authentic details from different historical periods.
The collection displays recreated communities from different phases of American history, including a complete Shaker settlement and the fictional village of Copper Hollow from 1910 with homes, shops, and factories. These miniature worlds give a sense of how people lived and worked across different eras.
It is advisable to allow several hours for a visit, as the level of detail in the displays requires time to explore. Comfortable shoes are helpful since you will be standing and walking through the exhibition areas.
At the end of the exhibition there is a fantasy section with miniature figures such as elves, witches, and trolls, along with a walk-through dragon cave. This playful contrast to the historical scenes offers a surprising twist when moving through the collection.
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