Philadelphia Doll Museum
The Philadelphia Doll Museum is located in Philadelphia at 2253 North Broad Street along the Avenue of the Arts. Its origins go back to 1988. Our list goes on with USS New Jersey, 3.6 mi away.
A museum inside Philadelphia
You can stay in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Doll Museum is inside Philadelphia, which has 168 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from New York City
New York City is about 79 miles northeast and Baltimore is about 91 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 9 miles away
Philadelphia (PHL) has airline service, about 9 miles from Philadelphia Doll Museum.
Established in 1988
Philadelphia Doll Museum dates from 1988. About ↓
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Philadelphia Doll Museum
The Philadelphia Doll Museum is located in Philadelphia at 2253 North Broad Street along the Avenue of the Arts. It is the only known museum in the United States that emphasizes the collection and preservation of black dolls as artifacts of history and culture.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1988
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Bases for Philadelphia Doll Museum
Rooms are nearest in Philadelphia (168) and Mount Laurel Township (34).
- 1USS New Jersey
- 2Eastern State Penitentiary
- 3Independence Hall
- 4Lincoln Financial Field
- 5Xfinity Mobile Arena
- 6Lynnewood Hall
- 7Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
- 8Philadelphia Museum of Art
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Philadelphia Doll Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | in town | — | 168 133 hotels · 2 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 3 hostels · 4 campgrounds | 1,574,281 | $243K | D− |
| Mount Laurel Township | 14 mi east | 20 min | 34 31 hotels · 3 motels | 47,738 | $357K | C |
| Lower Merion Township | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 12 9 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 64,691 | $810K | B− |
| Upper Merion Township | 14 mi northwest | 20 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 36,674 | $455K | C− |
| Cherry Hill Township | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 14 11 hotels · 3 campgrounds | 79,965 | $386K | — |
| Tinicum Township | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 13 13 hotels | 3,985 | $207K | C− |
| Bensalem Township | 14 mi northeast | 20 min | 21 17 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 62,783 | $364K | C |
| Bellmawr | 9 mi south | 15 min | 11 8 hotels · 3 motels | 11,874 | $239K | B− |
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Getting there
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Close to Philadelphia Doll Museum
Pair a visit with these, within 7 miles.
Big draw14 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw22 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw33 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw46 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw56 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw66 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
72 mi MuseumAcademy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
82 mi MuseumPhiladelphia Museum of Art437K visitors a yearPhoto credits
USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University: See below, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Philadelphia Museum of Art: Unknown, Public domain
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Visiting Philadelphia Doll Museum: the answers
Is Philadelphia Doll Museum in Philadelphia?
Yes. It’s inside Philadelphia, PA.
When is the best time to visit Philadelphia Doll Museum?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.
How far is Philadelphia Doll Museum from Newark and Jersey City?
About 73 miles northeast of Newark and about 76 miles northeast of Jersey City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Philadelphia Doll Museum?
Philadelphia (PHL), about 9 miles away.
Where should I stay near Philadelphia Doll Museum?
Philadelphia (in town, 168 places to stay), Mount Laurel Township (14 mi, 34 places to stay) and Lower Merion Township (7 mi, 12 places to stay).
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