The museum was founded by Khun Yuthaya Boonprakhong. It started from the place producing dolls for export. Later on, a building connected to the factory was constructed. Visitors can view how the dolls are made, buy souvenirs and view the exhibition. Furthermore, other products, such as clothing and furniture are also for sale. The materials for making the dolls are cloth for costumes and decorations and tile for the bodies and heads.The exhibition displays dolls or a collection of dolls in cabinets without any further interpretations of the contexts. Only some displays are accompanied by paintings of the background related to local customs, e.g., the marriage ceremony.
Besides traditional dolls, some of them are created from characters in the Ramayana Epic as well as local and international celebrities. There is also a collection of foreign dolls from other countries. In the future, doll making will be relevant to current events because there will be an exhibition of dolls in the likeness of international political figures, such as, Bin Laden, George W. Bush and Saddam Hussein.
The museum may be moved to the city center because the owner wants it to become a tourist attraction. It is interesting to follow the development of the museum, whether it will become a cultural learning center or maintain its current showcase. From the observation, the owner is enthusiastic in creating new exhibitions and the change may lead to more learning activities.Open: Daily 8:00 - 17:00
Entry fee: By donations
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