The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

Home to the world’s largest collection of fine-scale miniatures and one of the nation’s largest collections of antique toys. Proudly #OpenToAll. The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures preserves and exhibits historical and fine art objects. The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures’ mission is to educate, inspire, and delight adults and children through the museum's collection and preservation of toys and miniatures. The Museum exhibits and preserves one of the nation's largest collections of historically significant toys and the world's largest collection of fine-scale miniatures. The museum is a portal to the past, a chronicle of the ways that our imaginations have served us over time. Children of all ages at all income levels have engaged in play across generations; the Museum is a place for visitors to find common ground across generations, genders, and lifestyles. Our collection invites reminiscing, analysis, and discussion; it is a vehicle for building connections.

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Address: 5235 Oak Street, Kansas CityWeb: toyandminiaturemuseum.orgFacebook: toyandminiaturemuseumX (Twitter): toyminiatureICO: 431187852

The National Museum of Toys / miniatures– Since 1982 The National Museum of Toys Miniatures Featured Content Online Scavenger Hunt Explore with Museum2Go Become a Member or Enroll a Jr. Collector Today Toys The toy collection documents societys cultural beliefs technological advancements and the hopes and dreams of generations of children from the 18th century to the present. Exhibits such as the awardwinning Toys from the Attic Stories of American Childhood examine the role toys play in providing comfort and teaching skills. Stories collected and told through childrens point of view encourage visitors to think about the meaning of their own toys and fuel conversations about childhood and the importance of memories.

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What an amazing place to explore the history of play! 🎨🧸 Can't wait to take my family to see these incredible miniatures and toys that shaped childhood memories across generations! #MuseumMagic

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Just visited the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures and it was a delightful experience! The stories behind each toy and miniature truly inspire a sense of wonder and nostalgia. Highly recommend! ✨🎉 #OpenToAll

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