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Current Exhibits
The
Joy of Toys
- What does a Ferris wheel, a record player and a Barbie
have in common? They are all part of the new
mini-exhibit at the High Point Museum. This exhibit,
located in the Museum lobby, features some items that
have never been on display and includes objects dating
back to the early 20th century. This exhibit
will be on display until mid-March.
Meredith's Miniatures -
The rooms in this exhibit were created by Meredith
Slane Michener, a High Point native, between
1990 and 2005. They represent the bulk of her
collection, which totals 35 rooms. Many of the items
found in the rooms were created by her. Many were
purchased from other artisans and many were “found.”
Miniatures are always built to precise scale and these
are completed in 1:12.
This is one of the largest
collections of miniature rooms in the country.
Virtual Tour of Meredith's Miniatures

Our
exhibit, High Point’s Furniture Heritage,
examines the history of the relationship between the
furniture industry and the people of High Point. The
exhibit offers a unique perspective on the history of
furniture manufacturing in our area. It includes
interactive elements, video, photographs, memorabilia,
machinery and furniture.
The exhibit focuses
attention on the furniture industry as a key element of
the city’s growth and prosperity. This exhibit, funded
in part by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and
Library Services, documents this important industry in
North Carolina.
Share your thoughts and
ideas about the furniture industry
Furniture Heritage blog
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