Philadelphia Doll Museum, Philadelphia

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The Philadelphia Doll Museum is located in Philadelphia at 2253 North Broad Street along the Avenue of the Arts. It is the only known museum in the United States that emphasizes the collection and preservation of black dolls as artifacts of history and culture. ()

Established: 1988 (36 years ago)Coordinates: 39°59'16"N, 75°9'21"W

Address

2253 N Broad StLower North (Avenue of the Arts North)Philadelphia 19132 United States

Contact

+1 215-787-0220

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Philadelphia Doll Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Edwin Forrest House, Wagner Free Institute of Science, Simon Muhr Work Training School, Fair Hill Burial Ground.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Philadelphia Doll Museum open?

Philadelphia Doll Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Philadelphia Doll Museum?

Nearby attractions include Mosque No. 12, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Philadelphia Military Academy, Philadelphia (4 min walk), Church of the Advocate, Philadelphia (12 min walk), Upper North Philadelphia, Philadelphia (12 min walk).

How to get to Philadelphia Doll Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Philadelphia Doll Museum:

Metro

Susquehanna-Dauphin • Lines: Bsl (2 min walk)
North Philadelphia • Lines: Bsl (13 min walk)

Train

North Broad (9 min walk)
Temple University (14 min walk)

Tram

Girard Avenue & Broad Street • Lines: 15 (29 min walk)