The NCMDTM was founded in 2012 by the Morris and Nance families to honor their daughter and sister Amy Dawn Morris. Amy, a passionate collector of dolls and miniatures, succumbed to Werding-Hoffman Disease - a rare muscle-wasting condition - just two weeks shy of her 22nd birthday. Soon afterward, the Museum opened its doors featuring her cherished collection of dolls and miniatures. Today, the Museum has thousands of items in its collection, most donated by collectors who wish to preserve their childhood artifacts.

The NCMDTM is dedicated to the preservation, conservation, collecting, study, and appreciation of dolls, toys, and miniatures. There is nothing more heartwarming and nostalgic for adult visitors than when they see their favorite childhood items on display, while boys and girls can't get enough of the museum's hands-on exhibits, play spaces, and creative learning opportunities. Rotating exhibits include a spectrum of antique to contemporary childhood favorites, including the largest known Shirley Temple doll, Schoenhut Humpty-Dumpty Circus, and Schoenhut doll collections available for public viewing.