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Dolls

Omaha, Nebraska

The Museum of Shadows

Haunted dolls, macabre artifacts, and more make up the collection of the “most haunted museum in the world.”

Sponsored by Nebraska Tourism

Podcast: Vent Haven Museum

Here lies the world's largest collection of ventriloquist dummies.

The Podcast Team March 25, 2024

This cobweb encrusted library sits on the second floor of the Southern Gothic Dollhouse, created by and, in a way, inhabited by, artist Lauren Banks.

Explore the Insidious Secrets of This Haunted Dollhouse

From human-teeth tiles to teeny-tiny taxidermy, this insanely detailed interactive diorama reflects the magic, lore, and history of the Southern Gothic.

Roxanne Hoorn October 31, 2023

11 Places Where Dolls Are a Frightening Sight

We're not in the toy aisle anymore.

Jonathan Carey October 27, 2023

Beaver Island, Michigan

Beaver Island Toy Museum

On a remote island in the northern reaches of Lake Michigan, a museum of collectibles collides with a vintage toy store.

Rushville, Indiana

Lova Cline's Dollhouse Grave

A father’s love is immortalized by a unique dollhouse marking a young girl’s grave site.

Barbie cakes are a birthday classic.

Before Barbie and Barbie Cakes, There Was Dolly and Dolly Varden Cakes

These toy-filled birthday cakes have an intriguing connection to both Charles Dickens and Australia.

Cathleen Freedman July 20, 2023

It's Barbie's World in These 21 Perfectly Pink Places

From cotton candy–colored castles to rosy lakes and pink sand beaches.

Michelle Cassidy July 14, 2023

An exhibit of dolls from all around the world.

Yokohama, Japan

Yokohama Doll Museum

Home to thousands of dolls from around the world, including the "blue-eyed dolls" that came to Japan as American ambassadors.

Lucinda Bunnen (American, born 1930), Nellie Mae Rowe’s House, 1971, chromogenic print, collection of the artist.

Podcast: Nellie Mae Rowe's Playhouse

Inside an artistic, whimsical playhouse.

The Podcast Team February 27, 2023

Losel dolls on display at the museum.

Losel Doll Museum

The art and tradition of Tibetan costumes are preserved through these dolls made by Buddhist monks.

22 Toy Museums That Take Playthings Seriously

The holidays aren't the only time to enjoy the world of toys.

Jonathan Carey December 9, 2022

Robert the Doll has inspired a horror movie and regularly gets letters from those who fear they have offended the vindictive toy.

6 Cursed Objects, and the Legends Behind Them

Maybe it's best to just steer clear of white lighters, medieval books, and Robert the Doll.

April White October 26, 2022

Video: Dolls, Spirits, and More At The Doll Museum

Doll lovers young and old flock to this magical—and also possibly haunted—slice of Americana.

Sponsored by Visit Granbury

Kewpie says this way to the museum!

Walnut Shade, Missouri

Bonniebrook Home & Museum

The creator of the Kewpie doll's former home has been turned into a museum celebrating her life and work.

Podcast: Isla de Las Muñecas

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.

The Podcast Team October 28, 2021

Robert's sailor suit is not original to the doll. It may have first belonged to one of his former owners, Robert Eugene Otto.

objects of intrigue

The Story Behind the World's Most Terrifying Haunted Doll

Robert the Doll is Key West's most cursed object.

Andy Wright October 25, 2021

Ogilvie-Wiener Mansion

Shreveport, Louisiana

Ogilvie-Wiener Mansion

From a supper club to a gay bar to an HBO shooting location, this 125-year-old Victorian mansion has lived many lives.