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Washington Dolls' House & Toy Museum


Image courtesy of Washington Dolls' House & Toy Museum


GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC

NAME: Washington Dolls' House & Toy Museum
STREET: 5236 44th St., NW
CITY: WashingtonSTATE: DCZIP: 20015COUNTY: D.C
PHONE: 202-244-0024 or 202-363-6400FEES: Adults, $4. Seniors, $3. Children, $2. No admission to gift shop.
HOURS AND DAYS: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm. Sunday, 12 noon - 5 pm.
METRO: Red line to Friendship Heights station.


TEACHER INFORMATION FOR FIELD TRIPS

GRADES: 3UNITS: Mexico
CONTACT: Elizabeth PHONE: 202-244-0024 or 202-363-6400
TYPE: MuseumFEES: $3 per student, $4 per adult. A 25% non-refundable deposit is required in advance.
DAYS: T W Th FHOURS: 10 am - 5 pm
LUNCH: No, playground nearby
GROUP SIZE: 30; one adult per 5 or 6 students
HANDICAPPED ACCESS: about 95% of first floor
LENGTH OF TOUR: 30 min. guided tour and 30 min. to browse in shops


DESCRIPTION AND RESOURCES

DESCRIPTION: Collection of antique doll houses (mostly Victorian), dolls, toys, and games arranged in six small galleries. Two gift shops. Mexican house (a large doll house) with aviary, elevator, and garage. Arrange tours a few weeks in advance. Refreshments (lemonade and cookies) for 20 at a time can be served in the Edwardian Tea Room. The cost is $2 per person. The refreshments must be prearranged, and a $25% deposit must be made ahead of time.

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Last updated on Oct. 11, 1999
Maintained by Martin M. Creel:  Marty_Creel@fc.mcps.k12.md.us