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December 20, 2021

The Long-Lasting Appeal of Betsy McCall

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

Holiday Toy: The Dreidel

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

T/m wins Gold at 2021 Philly Awards

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

T/m2Go: Grand Gardens

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

T/m announces second annual Homeschool Month at museum

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...

September 15, 2021

Online Scavenger Hunt: Home Again

Journey A. Goodmouse is at it one more time! Read about Journey’s adventures in the journal below, then click HERE to create your very own mini book. Answers to the...

August 31, 2021

Upcoming Meet the Experts features toy coach Azhelle Wade

Award-winning entrepreneur, inventor talks toys during virtual event KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Entrepreneur, toy inventor and cancer survivor Azhelle Wade, who has been named on three United States patents during...

August 30, 2021

T/m2Go: Just Like Me!

Baby dolls are long-time favorites that steal our hearts. In this T/m2Go video, learn about some of the ways toymakers have created baby dolls to be more realistic. After you...

August 24, 2021

A Barbie Mansion for Magical Keisha Clay

In 2020, T/m received a very special dollhouse donation: the 1990 Barbie Magical Mansion that belonged to Keisha Clay of Kansas City. The advertisement from that year promised a house, “Big...

July 9, 2021

T/m Preparing Resumption of Full Operating Schedule

Museum will return Sundays, Mondays to public openings this summer KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures (T/m) announced today that preparations are underway to resume...

Miniature Masterworks: Jeffrey Guéno