October 10, 2022
What do toys, miniatures, and the corporate world have in common? Plenty as one UMKC student learned this summer! Earlier this summer Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership, The National Museum...
March 10, 2022
Effective immediately, T/m is no longer requiring guests to wear masks while visiting the museum. Unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to wear masks. We are continually reassessing our visitor guidelines...
February 28, 2022
Baby Whitney was the brainchild of Melvin and Loretta Whitfield, who developed the doll in the mid-1980s in response to their frustration in not being able to find dolls that...
February 21, 2022
By Jennifer White In the early 1970’s, Mattel released the Karosel Kitchen, a play structure for Barbie or other similarly sized dolls. This popular toy featured brightly colored cabinets and...
December 20, 2021
Fine-scale miniature glass artists use incredible techniques to create tiny sparkling works of art! In this T/m2Go video, explore some of the glittering glass minis in the museum’s collection and...
By Silvia Arellano Fernández, Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art In May of 1951, McCall’s Magazine first introduced Betsy McCall the must-have paper doll of her time, created by staff illustrator...
November 29, 2021
Looking for a fun seasonal holiday-related toy to take for a spin? Look no further than the Dreidel! This spinning top game is played during the Jewish Festival of Lights...
November 9, 2021
Museum recognized for 2020 website re-launch KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures (T/m) won an Award of Distinction tonight at the 2021 Philly Awards for...
October 27, 2021
Many fine-scale miniature artists are inspired by the beauty and variety of the natural world around us. In this T/m2Go video, explore some of the nature-inspired minis in the museum’s...
September 29, 2021
Homeschoolers can take part in special activity; chaperones get free admission KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures (T/m), together with collaborating partners Kansas City Public...
Art of the Imagination Summer Day Camp
Learn about this unique camp experience!
Wednesday, July 10th – Friday, July 12th, 1:00 –4:00 pm each day.
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