Donors to the Museum’s collection give us much more than their toys. They share their memories of childhood and how those toys how remained special to them. In this gallery, we are highlighting some of the many toy donations received in the last few years.
The exhibit highlights the work of four contemporary artists who use miniatures in their artistic process to explore powerful topics related to the impact of humans on our world. The artists are, as follows: Amy Bennett – paintings, Lori Nix + Kathleen Gerber – photographs, and Carol K. Rasaphangthong – video.
The Mid-Century Magic exhibit will examine the relatively brief aluminum Christmas tree phenomenon (1959-1965) and toys associated with the wider mid-century period (1950-1969).
Make your own small metallic tree or retro toy inspired by the exhibit, Mid-Century Magic: A Tale of Toys and Aluminum Christmas Trees. This family-friendly workshop is FREE with the price of your museum admission.
