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Musée de la Poupée
Perhaps this museum was designed to appeal to our desire for nostalgia, but having hundreds of dolls on display can have an overall creepy effect too. The unblinking eyes and human-like form, while an interesting foray into our childhood, may also tap into our fears. While Musée de la Poupée (The Doll Museum) might seem more for adults, it also has activities for children such as educational tours, storytelling, and workshops. The permanent exhibition takes the visitor through a chronology of dolls, starting from the “fashion dolls” of the 19th century, to the character dolls of the mid 20th century, ending with the modern plastic dolls of today.
Temporary exhibit: Teddy Bears & Boys Toys and Dolls in Victorian Advertising through March 2012
Impasse Berthaud (near 22, rue Beaubourg) Paris 3rd
Email: musee.poupee@noos.fr
Tél: 01 4272 7311
Métro: #11 Rambuteau
2011 Hours: Tue-Sun 10am-6pm. The shop is closed 2:30-1:30 pm on weekends; closed Mon.
Admission: 7 € adult, 5€ reduced, 3€ children 3-11 years old, 5€ Happy Hours on Sat and Sun 10am-1pm
