The Miniature Society of Cincinnati (MSC) was founded by three friends in 1975. After obtaining a charter from the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts (NAME), the first meeting was held in January 1976 with 18 members. Several original members are still active in the club.
MSC is a hands-on club in the Cincinnati tri-state area. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 pm at the Kenwood Fellowship Church. We socialize, share, and build dollhouse miniatures. You can learn more about our meetings here.
We currently have around 50 miniature enthusiasts, ranging in experience and ages. Our creations are as varied as we are. You’ll find everything from historically accurate room boxes to whimsical fairy wonderlands, from tiny scenes in watch cases, teacups, and matchboxes to full-size dollhouses. Feel free to browse our Galleries to see some of our work.
Members & guests
Club membership
Membership is open to adults age 16 and older. To join, you must attend one meeting prior to joining, pay MSC dues of $20.00 per year, and become a member of our parent organization, NAME. If you’d like to join MSC as a couple or along with another family member, dues for each additional family member are only $10.00 per year.
MSC dues entitle you to receive our digital monthly newsletter, The Minquirer, and to participate in all club events and parties. View more details on the Meetings page.
Guests
Unless posted otherwise, MSC meets at 7 pm on the second Wednesday of each month. There is no charge to attend as a guest. If you are 16 years old and above, you are welcome to come to any regular meeting.* If you come and see activities you enjoy, we hope that you will consider becoming a member. For more information about becoming a member, feel free to contact us.
Club officers
2025-2026 officers
President – Claire F
Vice President – Coleen M
Treasurer – Christina M
Recording / Corresponding Secretary – Jean E
Past President – Gay C
Web master
Robyn P
Board members
Suzanne O
Cindy M
Ingrid K
General Club and membership information
Jean E
Show & sale information
2026 Show Chair – Gay C
2026 Show Dealer Chairs – Anne C & Robyn P
The Minquirer Newsletter Information
Editor – open
National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts
NAME
The National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts (NAME) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting miniatures through education, events, and regional communities. Our club, MSC, is part of NAME in the Ohio region. Find out if your city has a NAME club here.
NAME Membership
Membership is open to everyone. To join NAME or renew your membership, visit the NAME membership page.
Benefits of joining NAME
NAME offers a variety of events and benefits, including:
- Annual National Convention
- Annual NAME Day
- Online workshops
- Limited edition kits
- Print & digital gazettes (6 per year)
- Weekly online auctions
- And more!
Charitable donations
| Over our 50 years as a club, we have donated many dollhouses and room boxes to area hospitals and homes for children. The sweet Bear House in the photo to the right was a project from 2007. Master Craftsman Randy H designed and cut the wooden kits. Sandiey C drew all the colorful graphics and designed the furnishings. The group assembled and donated the houses to a local women’s shelter. The children there loved them! |
