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Location
Parking
75-minute street parking available, free parking at 50 W. Canon Perdido St. garage
Accessibility
Handicapped accessible
Best time
Reserve tickets online in advance, especially for weekend visits. Reviews report long lines wrapping around the building on peak days like January 2nd at 11:30am, even when arriving at opening time.
About Susan Quinlan Doll & Teddy Bear Museum & Library
Collectable toy exhibits & a tearoom. Charming museum with a complimentary tearoom & an extensive collection of dolls & teddy bears.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Doll & Teddy Bear Museum
- Collection Size
- Over 4,000 dolls and bears in 150 display cases
- Admission
- Free for seniors, 50% discount for others
- Special Feature
- Largest doll and teddy bear research library in the world
What visitors say
I spent about 3 hours at this museum today. Susan was kind enough to let me visit today last minute. I could not get enough with how beautiful and interesting this collection is. The best part was Susan who is the owner and has so many…
We emailed Susan so we could go on a Tuesday. It was super easy and she was lovely and knowledgeable about the history of the food. We had the museum to ourselves and were shocked how many rooms there were. Several of the dolls sparked…
Wow, this place has so many more dolls than you expect. They are grouped by themes. The owner was available for questions, and she was able to answer even quite specific questions. We were able to help her out too. We recognized a…
From 19 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The museum houses over 4,000 dolls and teddy bears displayed across 150 individual display cases, organized thematically throughout multiple rooms
- Owner Susan Quinlan personally conducts museum tours and provides expert crash courses on artist dolls and teddy bears, sharing detailed historical stories about individual pieces in the collection
- The museum offers a unique pricing model where senior citizens receive free admission and all other visitors receive 50% discounts, with the owner prioritizing passion for the collection over revenue
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