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In the only museum of its kind in Poland, the Pobidedziska Miniature Open Air
Museum is a sort of miniature garden park located in the region of Wielkopolska. The open air museum provides visitors with interesting miniature replicas of buildings of note that are located on the Piast Route. The miniatures include a palace in Rogalin, the Mouse Tower, Wenecja castle ruins, churches, a wind mill in Moraczewo, a farm, Koszuty Manor House, Ostrow Lednicki Palladium, palace in Antonin, cathedrals, Pozna Opera, Pobiedziska Old Market, Pozna Crosses, Pozna Old Market and the Psalteries.

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Lin Wen-ren and his wife fell in love with dollhouses and the world of miniatures as they traveled in different countries. They bought dollhouse kits and started collecting miniature accessories and furniture on their travels. They even joined international miniature art associations. The outcome of this interest in miniatures is the Miniatures Museum of Taiwan which the couple opened on March 28, 1997. The museum is the first museum in Asia to specialize and collect contemporary miniatures.

The collection includes the famous Rose Mansion which was built by Dr. Reginald Twigg in the United...

The Bekonscot Model Village and Railway located in Beaconsfield near London is
billed as the oldest and original model village. The miniature village first opened to the public in 1929 and contains an extensive model railway which surrounds the gardens and miniature buildings. The architectural miniature buildings and settings are a look back at London in the 1920’s and 1930’s. The village covers over 1.5 acres of land. Since 1929 more than 14 million visitors have come to see the model village and trains.

The model village and railway came about when Rolland Callingham...

A dollhouse that has electric lighting can add just the right touch of elegance and magic to make a dollhouse really special. Many people don’t think about adding electric lights to a dollhouse until the dollhouse is complete but the easiest time to do the wiring for electric lighting is when you start putting the dollhouse together. In fact it makes sense to decide what kind of wiring you might want when you purchase your dollhouse kit. Before you decide on a type of lighting system think about how the dollhouse will be used. If it is for a child...

The National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts (NAME) is an organization you might want to look into if you love doll houses and miniatures. This miniaturists organization is for both miniature artisans and collectors of doll houses and miniatures. NAME has been in existence since 1972 when Allegra Mott founded the nonprofit educational
organization to promote friendship and networking and the sharing of ideas among those who love miniatures. The organization holds several meetings and workshops during the year but the national convention is held once a year in different locations. This year’s annual convention...