Museum of Miniature Houses & Other Collections

The Purposes of the Museum is to preserve and exhibit quality miniature houses, room settings and single pieces, as well as other collections, so that these works of art will not be lost to future generations; to provide educational forums and workshops; to use the exhibits to show the relationship of miniature reproductions to history, architecture and the decorative arts.

The Museum is a Not-for-Profit organization operating under a 501 (c) (3) tax status granted to the Museum by the Internal Revenue Service. The Museum is supported by a "Friends of The Museum" membership, grants, admission donations, and sales from the small Museum shop. The museum benefits from the direct services of over 40 volunteers on a regular basis.

Over 70,000 guests have toured the Museum from all 50 states and many foreign countries. Visitors include schools, retirement homes, individual tourists, and tour bus groups. There is an active Girl Scout program providing the opportunity to earn badges while learning about interior design, architecture, spatial relationships, and history.

The regular exhibits at any given time include 10-15 furnished miniature houses, most scaled 1" = 1' and ½" = 1' plus a number of partial houses, rooms, small scenes, and an artisan display case. Displays are changed seasonally.

Examples of Other Collections which have been exhibited include private collections of antique hair jewelry, political campaign memorabilia, egg art, antique silhouettes, 18th century pottery, cranberry glass, Victorian fans, antique Valentines, and Depression glass.

The Museum is a member of American Association of Museums and Association of Indiana Museums, Hamilton Co. Visitors Bureau, Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association, and Carmel Chamber of Commerce. Listed as an attraction in the AAA Tour Guide and Indianapolis Star.