Our Afternoon Tea at the Museum series returns this fall. Join us at the museum every Thursday 2 pm to 4 pm.

Saturday, October 4: Salvador "Dolly" Art Workshop (1 pm to 3 pm) Create your own doll-inspired artwork. All ages, but some mature themes (spooky artwork). Seating is limited, registration is required. Scroll down on this page to register. Cost is $35 for non-members or $30 for museum members. Registration includes ALL materials plus admission to…

Join us from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Saturday of the month at the First Community Center of Spencer at 215 5th St. Spencer, NC 28159. April 12, May 10, July 12, Aug 9, Sept 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, and Dec 13, 2025. See a preview of our 2025 items here! See…

Saturday, October 11: It’s Alive! Franken-Doll Workshop (3 pm to 5 pm) Create your own Frankenstein-inspired dolly creature (example below) All ages but beer & wine will be served, some mature themes. Seating is limited, registration is required. Scroll down on this page to register. Cost is $45 for non-members or $40 for museum members. Registration…

An adults-only investigation into haunted objects and paranormal anomalies after-hours at the museum.

Saturday, October 18: Happy Dolloween! (10 am to 4 pm) It’s baaaack! Celebrate Dolloween here at the museum with a decorated museum experience, dolls on display, pumpkin decorating, hidden treats to find, snacks & refreshments, and more! All ages, family-friendly. Half-price admission to the museum! (though you can also become a member to get FREE…

The Rowan Doll Society doll club is accepting new members! Meetings are held here at the museum every third Tuesday starting September 16, 2025.

Join miniature artist Jan Sylsberry for a Halloween-themed workshop at the museum! On the day before our annual miniature luncheon, join us at the museum to create two 1/4-inch scale kiddos ready for a night of trick-or-treating. Jan will guide you step-by-step through the process of crafting pre-made wire armatures (provided for you) and teach…

Join us for our 3rd annual Miniature Luncheon in Salisbury, NC on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

Join us for the annual Schoenhut Collectors' Club Convention here at the museum November 6-8, 2025.

Our Afternoon Tea at the Museum series returns this fall. Join us at the museum every Thursday 2 pm to 4 pm.

Join us from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Saturday of the month at the First Community Center of Spencer at 215 5th St. Spencer, NC 28159. April 12, May 10, July 12, Aug 9, Sept 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, and Dec 13, 2025. See a preview of our 2025 items here! See…