It's Finally Here!
We are so excited to finally share our transition plans with you, which will begin this month.
Here is everything you need to know as we make our way to the museum's forever home.
CLOSING November 10
Please note that our museum’s current location will be CLOSED starting Sunday, November 10 as we transition to our forever home! We will re-open at our NEW LOCATION on Friday, December 6! Details below.
Old location (closed starting Nov 10): 108 4th St, Spencer, NC 28159
New location (opening Dec 6): 440 South Salisbury Ave, Spencer, NC 28159
HOUSEWARMING & Winterfest Weekend Dec 6-8
Join us for a Museum Housewarming & Winterfest Weekend!
Our forever home will be OPEN TO THE PUBLIC for a sneak peek Friday, December 6 through Sunday, December 8 during the town of Spencer’s annual Winterfest weekend!!
You are invited to join us and see our doll, toy, and miniature museum’s all-new space!
Tour the new space and celebrate the power of new beginnings and community support as we move our nonprofit museum to an incredible new location with so much room to grow. We will be continuing to work on the museum and transition our collection as 2024 comes to an end, so this is your chance to get in early and see a sneak peek of the stunning possibilities of the new space.
We will have special souvenirs for purchase to celebrate our new beginning!
Before or after you stop by, you can enjoy the town of Spencer’s beloved annual Winterfest celebration and traditions throughout the area.
Address:
440 South Salisbury Ave, Spencer, NC 28159
Dates:
Friday, December 6 from 12 pm to 9 pm
Saturday, December 7 from 10 am to 9 pm
Sunday, December 8 from 2 pm to 6 pm
Cost:
$5 suggested donation, but FREE to attend.
Normal Hours Resume Dec 12
Can't join us for Winterfest weekend? You can visit the museum at our forever home during normal hours (Thurs to Sat, 10 am to 4 pm) every week starting December 12, 2024.
FAQs
When is the last day to visit the museum’s current location?
You can visit our old location this week: on Thursday, November 7, on Friday, November 8, or on Saturday, November 9.
How far away is the new location?
It is within easy walking distance of our current location!
Why are you moving?
We are moving into an incredible new space that offers far more room for display, collection storage, capacity, and possibilities. It is a HUGE and exciting opportunity for us that has been in the works for several years. We can’t wait to show you!
Can I visit the museum or donate an item to the museum between Nov 10 and Dec 6?
No: there will not be a physical location for our museum between Nov 10 and Dec 6. However, if you need to reach us, you can still contact us via social media or email info@ncmdtm.org and we will do our best to support you as always.
Will your hours change?
Starting Thursday, December 12, you can expect the same hours at our new home: Thursday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm.
Note that we have modified hours on the weekend of Dec 6 for Spencer’s annual Winterfest celebration.
Will your admission cost change?
Admission to our new location will be $10 per adult, $8 per senior adult, and $5 for kids.
All our discount programs will remain active, including Blue Star Museums and Museums for All.
What about your Super Saturday sales?
Our Super Saturday sales will continue as usual at the First Community Center of Spencer on the second Saturday of the month, including on Saturday, November 9 and on Saturday, December 14.
How can I help?
We are so grateful for the help we’ve already received from volunteers, local businesses, and so many others in our community! The best way to help is to make a donation to our “Let’s Play!” Capital Campaign at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?campaign_id=LFYLMKGCWUZE4
Those donations directly support the museum’s new location as we make this transition, and every contribution makes a huge difference.
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