Granbury Doll House — Attraction in Granbury

According to the lady in the Doll House, there are approximately 5000 dolls, including those under repair. You can never miss the life-sized doll shortly after entering the house, which is one of the oldest collections dating back to the 1800s. Among the first lady series, my favourite is Mrs. Lincoln, whose cherry black dress is both gorgeous and elegant. Apparently you can find a doll that you can name, from fairy tales such as the Sleeping Beauty to cupids. The Barbie collection is not what you can find in Walmart, an example of which is the classic character Cleopatra portrayed by Elizabeth Taylor. Competition in the doll business is fierce. Who would ever think of sweating doll through the use of petroleum products! As always, small town museums like this rely on donations. Don't forget to thank the Doll House, which itself is a historic home,...

Over 7000 dolls of all kinds that cover at least 2 centuries in age range. There's Barbies, Sweet Sue Walking Dolls, sections devoted to soldiers, babies, German bisque dolls, Kewpies, literally every doll is represented here. The caretakers are wonderful women who love the dolls and really give a fine tour through the centuries and styles. You'll be amazed at what is there, your memory will be stirred as you remember something from your childhood. I took my grandson and he was fascinated, especially by the military section.

They also repair dolls, and I have taken several from my collection to be fixed...

Definitely an interesting place, they have old action figures and international figurines as well, not just Madame Alexander type stuff. Not a go out of your way type thing, but an interesting enough roadside stop. Docked one star because it said they opened at ten, but we waited around for half an hour before heading back to the car parked a block away, drove by on our way out just before 11, and they...