In the late 1980’s, Oaklands Mansion was host to an annual Dollhouse Exhibit. We are excited to announce that we are pulling that tradition out of the past this April. During the week of the exhibition, the Mansion will have antique and vintage dollhouses displayed in different rooms. In Maney Hall, guests will find an Exhibition of dollhouses, dioramas, and miniatures made by local artists and hobbyists.
You don’t want to miss attending this wonderful revival of an old tradition. The Exhibition will be taking place April 7th-11th, 2025 from 10am-4pm at Oaklands Mansion and Maney Hall. Refreshments will be available for purchase in the Gift Shop. Admission to tour inside the Mansion, view the Exhibition, and 5 vote tokens is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors/military, and $10 for students. Admission to view the Exhibition in Maney Hall and 3 vote tokens is $5 for all ages.
Reservations are not required, but can be made on our website here.
The Dollhouse, Diorama, and Miniatures Exhibition is more than a celebration of art and history; it supports a meaningful cause. As a non-profit educational organization, Oaklands Mansion is committed to preserving local history and enriching the community’s quality of life. Revenue generated from entry fees and tickets will fuel further community events and initiatives, ensuring that the Mansion continues to be a cornerstone of cultural appreciation and educational opportunities in Murfreesboro.
With the community’s help, we hope to make this a wonderful week-long celebration of an historical craft that is still loved by so many today. To have your vintage or antique dollhouse displayed inside of the museum, please reach out to Jody@oaklandsmansion.org or text 615-218-5368.
If you would like to enter a dollhouse, diorama, or miniature into the Maney Hall exhibition, please fill out the form linked below. The entries with the most collected vote tokens of each category at the end of the exhibition will be awarded a prize. https://forms.gle/MrCmbrbgaJT8BejN7
Photos from the Dollhouse & Miniatures Exhibition held at Oaklands Mansion in 1987 and a Newsletter announcement from 1988 about the 2nd Exhibition.
