PHILADELPHIA DOLL MUSEUM

PHILADELPHIA, PA

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The Philadelphia Doll Museum is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the historic Kensington neighborhood. Founded in 2006, it is the first museum of its kind in the United States. The museum houses an amazing collection of over 6,000 dolls, including antique, modern, and ethnic dolls. Each of these dolls is paired with an informative plaque or label to help visitors understand the dolls’ origin, date of production, and other interesting facts.

The museum’s permanent collection features dolls from around the world and from various points in history. Visitors can find dolls from the 1800s, early 1900s, and modern times. There are also dolls from a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds, including African, Asian, Native American, and European.

The museum also hosts special events throughout the year, such as lectures, workshops, and educational programs. It also provides a unique opportunity for visitors to learn about the history and culture of dolls.

The Philadelphia Doll Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of dolls and providing a unique educational experience. By visiting the museum, visitors can gain a better understanding of the stories, values, and cultures that have shaped the dolls over time.

PHILADELPHIA DOLL MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in PHILADELPHIA PA. US MID #8404200664

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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PHILADELPHIA DOLL MUSEUM
2253 N BROAD STREET
PHILADELPHIA
PA
19132-4540

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PHILADELPHIA DOLL MUSEUM Information

MID # 8404200664
Name PHILADELPHIA DOLL MUSEUM
Alternate Name PHILADELPHIA DOLL MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 232519668
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201206
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.987674, -75.155461
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 101
US Census Tract: 016600
US Census Block: 2003