Fine Art & Doll Museum
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  • Dara I
    3 contributions
    Truly a magical heartwarming experience
    My family and I (husband and two girls aged 8 and 3) all had an incredibly special experience here. The husband and wife artists duo welcomed us into their home/museum like family, serving fresh tea and homemade pastries. The artists are so warm, so full of life, I was almost in tears moved by Miri’s passion for storytelling and her beautiful dolls. She lights up the room and you can’t help but smile. Just wonderful people who truly bring their art to life and you can’t help but fall in love with their craft the way they do. I also bought one of Miri’s cookbooks which I’m excited to try! I would go back in a heartbeat, truly an amazing experience.
    Visited December 2019
    Traveled with family
    Written January 1, 2020
  • Gabriella D
    2 contributions
    Great museum experience!
    Wow what an experience. I came to this museum via recommendation and have been impressed and welcomed by the owners, the kind Miri and Eddie. They gave us a wonderful, heartfelt tour with yummy tea and goodies and I have been blown away by the artwork they have done and the stories they told. What a wonderful way to spend the afternoon. Good for any age, even if you aren't originally into puppets.
    Visited February 2020
    Traveled with family
    Written February 16, 2020
  • Shahar S
    1 contribution
    Pleasant meeting with great artists
    Wouldn't you admit that in every part of your travel abroad you visit some art attractions to fill up your experience. In our visit to Doll's museum we followed the hot recommendations and thought it could be a nice tourist experience for a hot mid day on Friday afternoon. We were surprised that the hosts of the visit are actually top class sculptors named Eduard Shruster and his wife Miri, who are genuinely willing to share their art experience and are keenly interested in people. Their lecture was well made and informative about comedy de la arte, the technical secrets of preparations (paper and bronze sculptures), and a significant life story. Both we, the adults, and our youngest child (7) were involved in the conversation. The sculptures themselves are truly unique by the fine craftsmanship and soul cased to them as if they were leaving people. The number of sculptures match the size of a small gallery but the significant memory of the visit is surely the meeting with the artists and their pleasant hospitality.
    Visited August 2020
    Written August 29, 2020
  • Ariela K
    1 contribution
    Amazing experience at the Museum of Dolls in Arad
    We had such an incredible experience with Miri and Eddie at the Museum of Dolls. Their art is absolutely incredible and so unique. They are both so passionate about their work and it is a joy to see it. Both such lovely hosts and so talented and knowledgeable in a variety of mediums. Anyone looking for a unique and truly special experience please check out the Museum.
    Visited February 2020
    Traveled with friends
    Written February 16, 2020
  • Daniela Bruha
    Haifa, Israel16 contributions
    Fine Art Surprise
    On out way to a short vacation in the Dead Sea we stoped for a visit in their welcoming museum . Althoug we did not call in advance we were welcomed by Miri and Eddi to thier home museum. The house is full with amasing dolls sculptures art and love. Eddi and Miri are both very talented artist combining their talent together. We enjoyed the stories the tea the art and laughter . Most recommended
    Visited May 2021
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 13, 2021
  • Ben F
    1 contribution
    Amazing
    An amazing journey into the world of classic fine Arts, current materials, dolls & Commedia dell'Arte. The tour is provided by the actual artists, who present their creations in a stunning & mezmorising way through their own point view. Hospitality was excellent and Miri is also the writer of the book 'romanian kitchen' which is presented at the tour.
    Visited April 2021
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 16, 2021
  • tanyaden2019
    Seattle, Washington4 contributions
    Dolls are beautiful, people making them are amazing!
    We had an amazing visit today. Eddy gave us personal tour explaining in details how each doll was made; how his own sculptures were made; he described in details all steps of the doll making, all different techniques - and the dolls are unbelievably alive and real! If you happen to be in Arad - please make sure you visit this amazing family and enjoy their art works.
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 1, 2023
  • Rhonda G
    1 contribution
    An extraordinary artistic experience like none other!
    Wow-we didn’t know what to expect at a “doll museum” but this was so much more! The experience at this in home museum was absolutely incredible. We were shown handmade dolls - made of many different materials like bronze, plaster of Paris-the muscles, features etc were so expressive. The costumes were all hand made too. We would highly recommend this museum to anyone. There is nothing like it!
    Visited October 2022
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 27, 2022
  • Nurith
    6 contributions
    Extraordinary
    wonderful experience Miri and Edi are very wellcoming and teach us a lot about their unique art. The dolls and sculptures are extraordinary and we all were amazed. We didn't expect to find such great artists in the desert. Highly recommended
    Visited November 2020
    Traveled with friends
    Written November 29, 2020
  • Travellers2
    3 contributions
    Fabulousl Art
    The dolls and metalwork are phenomenal. They are lovingly made with incredible intrinsic details! Love was put in. You can tell, as well as immense talent. It was lovely to meet the artists and owners Miri and Edi too! It made an authentic visit out of it all. Well worth a visit!
    Visited January 2020
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 26, 2020
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Ariela K
1 contribution
Feb 2020 • Friends
We had such an incredible experience with Miri and Eddie at the Museum of Dolls. Their art is absolutely incredible and so unique. They are both so passionate about their work and it is a joy to see it. Both such lovely hosts and so talented and knowledgeable in a variety of mediums. Anyone looking for a unique and truly special experience please check out the Museum.
Written February 16, 2020
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Daniela Bruha
Haifa, Israel16 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
On out way to a short vacation in the Dead Sea we stoped for a visit in their welcoming museum . Althoug we did not call in advance we were welcomed by Miri and Eddi to thier home museum. The house is full with amasing dolls sculptures art and love. Eddi and Miri are both very talented artist combining their talent together. We enjoyed the stories the tea the art and laughter . Most recommended
Written May 13, 2021
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Ben F
1 contribution
Apr 2021 • Couples
An amazing journey into the world of classic fine Arts, current materials, dolls & Commedia dell'Arte. The tour is provided by the actual artists, who present their creations in a stunning & mezmorising way through their own point view.
Hospitality was excellent and Miri is also the writer of the book 'romanian kitchen' which is presented at the tour.
Written April 17, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

tanyaden2019
Seattle, WA4 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We had an amazing visit today. Eddy gave us personal tour explaining in details how each doll was made; how his own sculptures were made; he described in details all steps of the doll making, all different techniques - and the dolls are unbelievably alive and real!

If you happen to be in Arad - please make sure you visit this amazing family and enjoy their art works.
Written March 1, 2023
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Rhonda G
1 contribution
Oct 2022 • Couples
Wow-we didn’t know what to expect at a “doll museum” but this was so much more! The experience at this in home museum was absolutely incredible. We were shown handmade dolls - made of many different materials like bronze, plaster of Paris-the muscles, features etc were so expressive. The costumes were all hand made too. We would highly recommend this museum to anyone. There is nothing like it!
Written October 27, 2022
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Nurith
6 contributions
Nov 2020 • Friends
wonderful experience
Miri and Edi are very wellcoming and teach us a lot about their unique art.
The dolls and sculptures are extraordinary and we all were amazed.
We didn't expect to find such great artists in the desert.
Highly recommended
Written November 29, 2020
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Travellers2
3 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
The dolls and metalwork are phenomenal. They are lovingly made with incredible intrinsic details! Love was put in. You can tell, as well as immense talent. It was lovely to meet the artists and owners Miri and Edi too! It made an authentic visit out of it all. Well worth a visit!
Written January 26, 2020
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terry m
Netanya, Israel75 contributions
Jun 2016 • Friends
this is a museum and art workshop held by miri and edouard. they are sculptors and have a very nice museum with lots of hand made dolls, each of them is a unique model in the world.
They were exhibited in wellknown museums around the world.
On the way to/ from the Dead sea or Eilat it's worthwhile to make a small detour (apprx. 1 hour the visit).
Written June 9, 2016
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Michael P
38 contributions
Sep 2018 • Friends
Miri and Edie are amazing artists who created great pieces of art that they present in a very interesting and homey way. Their work is easily competing with the greatest work of art that is on display in museums arround the world. It is a must visit if you are in Israel!
Written September 29, 2018
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sg290746
3 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
The doll museum will dip you in the magic-land created by Mirie and Edie - a couple of plastic art story tellers. Passing Arad, don't miss the adventure. Fabulous!
Written February 21, 2020
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