Current Programs
Love in Metal: The Joyous Art of Abraham Megerdichian | A Talk with Robert Megerdichian
MARCH 21 @ 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Join The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures for an inspirational talk about the artwork of Abraham Megerdichian, a machinist who used the scraps from his day job to create small metal objects. The museum is borrowing 26 works from the artist’s son, Robert Megerdichian, to be on display in the Art of the Imagination case through April 8, 2024.
Mexican Folk Dolls Workshop – POSTPONED
MARCH 27 @ 1:00-3:30 PM
Do you like to tell stories? The Mexican folk dolls (1940s-1960s), currently on display at the Museum, represent different regions of the country and tell stories through their clothing and accessories. Join collector Maria Vasquez Boyd, visual artist Sue Moreno, and writer Miguel M. Morales to design and make your own figure/creature and develop a unique story around this character through words and images.
Story Connections
APRIL 30 @ 2:00-3:00 PM
Story Connections is a program for those experiencing memory loss and their caregivers. This specially designed program will create a meaningful museum experience that ignites conversation inspired by the collection between participants and facilitators, and provides community support for this audience.
Transformations artists panel (Plaza Branch, KCPL) and reception (T/m)
MAY 9 @ 6:00 PM
Location: Kansas City Public Library – Plaza Branch
More Information to come!
Art and Sip
May 23 @ TBD
More Information to come!
Summer drop-in programs
May @ TBD
More Information to come!
Story Connections
MAY 28 @ 2:00-3:00 PM
Story Connections is a program for those experiencing memory loss and their caregivers. This specially designed program will create a meaningful museum experience that ignites conversation inspired by the collection between participants and facilitators, and provides community support for this audience. This program will take place once a month at The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures beginning later this spring.
Story Connections
JUNE 25 @ 2:00-3:00 PM
Story Connections is a program for those experiencing memory loss and their caregivers. This specially designed program will create a meaningful museum experience that ignites conversation inspired by the collection between participants and facilitators, and provides community support for this audience. This program will take place once a month at The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures beginning later this spring.
Art of the Imagination Summer Day Camp
JULY 10-JULY 12 @ 1:00-4:00 PM
Learn about how all the ways you can use your imagination to create and tell stories through this unique camp experience. Explore the Museum’s collection through stories that bring historically significant toys and fine-scale miniatures to life. Registration includes a camp t-shirt, a daily snack, and art project supplies.
