Enter the magical wonderland of an extensive dollhouse collection that was personally designed and decorated by Bonnie Broel,artist, author and Polish Countess, over a period of fifteen years. 

The enchanting collection of 60 historically accurate scale model mansions, houses, shops and vignettes filled with elaborately costumed action figures and decor includes an English manor house, an antebellum plantation, a sweet shop, and a 28 room Russian palace. The Palace is 10 feet tall and 12 feet wide, and covers almost an entire wall of the second floor hallway. It is filled with rich tapestries, romantic paintings, fine wall coverings, ornate furniture and period-dressed dolls. The faux Fabergé eggs and spiral staircases remind us of a time before the Russian Revolution, the early 1900’s. Also featured are charming Victorian homes, an Asian art shop, a Baronial hall and the smallest house of all, a fairy hut complete with lace curtains. 

The museum also holds an exhibit dedicated to the Louisiana Frog Farm created by Bonnie Broel's father. Frog legs were a delicacy in Europe and Mr. Albert Broel-Plater came up with an idea to make them a big success in the United States. The exhibit features canned frog leg labels, pictures of the Louisiana Frog Farm location, and the story of his success.

Our future hopes for the museum are to finish the development of our "Fashion through the Decades" exhibit which will feature bridal gowns and clothing dating back to the early 1900’s. Foundation proceeds will help make this dream a reality.

Join the thousands of visitors who have been enchanted and amazed by one of New Orleans most charming attractions... House of Broel's Victorian Mansion & Museum. The Mansion and Museum are open for tours by appointment Monday —Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please call 504–494–2220 or 504–522–2220 for arrangements and information.