Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys Museum
Museum exhibiting miniatures, dolls, and historic toys
The Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys exhibits historic dollhouses, scale furniture and toy collections, tracing changes in play and material culture across decades.
Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys at a Glance#
Address: 1880 Gaylord St, Denver, CO 80206, United States
Website: https://www.dmmdt.org
Hours: Thu-Sat 11am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm, closed Mon-Wed
Admission: Adults $7, Children (6-12) $5, under 6 free
How to Get to Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys#
Located in Denver’s Baker neighborhood near Gaylord Street. From downtown Denver, take a short drive or a 15-25 minute public-transit ride; limited on-street parking is available around the museum.
Tips for Visiting Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys#
- Arrive when the museum opens to avoid school-group crowds and to see the miniature rooms in calmer light.
- Allow time to read exhibit labels - the shoebox-sized scenes are full of tiny maker signatures and period details.
- Combine this visit with a walk in the Baker neighborhood; the museum is compact and can be seen in under an hour if rushed.
Best Time to Visit Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys#
Most comfortable year-round since the museum is indoors; weekdays and early openings are best to avoid groups and school visits.
Weather & Climate near Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys#
Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -8° - 7° | -4° | 14 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -6° - 9° | -2° | 14 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -3° - 13° | 2° | 36 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 1° - 17° | 7° | 51 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 7° - 22° | 14° | 64 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 12° - 28° | 20° | 45 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 15° - 32° | 23° | 51 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 14° - 30° | 22° | 42 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 9° - 26° | 17° | 35 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 3° - 19° | 11° | 28 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -4° - 11° | 1° | 27 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -7° - 8° | -4° | 17 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
